Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on April 12, 2011, 01:39:55 PM

Title: Rescuers Search For Distressed Boaters In Milton
Post by: Henry on April 12, 2011, 01:39:55 PM

Emergency and rescue personnel have responded to the southern end of Arrowhead Mountain Lake near Peterson Dam in an attempt to rescue distressed boaters.

For more, click on the link below:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110412/NEWS02/110412024/ (http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110412/NEWS02/110412024/)

Title: Re: Rescuers Search For Distressed Boaters In Milton
Post by: mkr on April 12, 2011, 02:26:54 PM

That is so sad.  I personally would not be out on these fast waters with a fishing boat; but I know many do.  Bad luck for their motor to not start and the man missing is only in his 20's.

Title: Re: Rescuers Search For Distressed Boaters In Milton
Post by: Henry on April 12, 2011, 04:18:28 PM

Jack Thurston who is on the scene in Milton has identified the missing person as 26 year old David  Driscroll of Milton.

Title: Re: Rescuers Search For Distressed Boaters In Milton
Post by: Razzle Dazzle on April 13, 2011, 05:27:39 AM

A very tragic and unfortunate accident.
My heart goes out to the family and friends.

I happend to be in the area and watched the rescue and search.  It was heart wrenching...I shot some video but it will remain private.

Title: Re: Rescuers Search For Distressed Boaters In Milton
Post by: Henry on April 13, 2011, 06:33:29 AM

Thanks Gerry for your consideration of the family - What a very, very tragic thing to happen