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they were about 1500 ft off shore when the snowmobile went through the ice. One person got out and got to shore. Second had to be rescued and was suffering from extreme hypothermia. Both were taken to LRGH. And yes to it being on Winnisquam.
Best thoughts for a full recovery for both, and a good lesson learned.
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Just heard from someone that knows both of them that they are both going to be OK. Thank God for the Laconia Fire Department and all the cold water rescue training these wonderful people do.
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Glad they are ok, but WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? Not to mention they not only endanger themselves, but the rescuers. Haven't the authorities said the ice is not safe for snowmobiles yet?
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It was the two guys, both in their 20's, doing the illegal act of skimming open water. There is open water over much of Winnisquam.
Something I would definitely not do is skim when there is two people on the machine. Kudos to the Laconia and Gilford Fire Dept personnel who are trained for this and save the life of one man who was in 33 degrees of water for a good 90 minutes. A bit unbelievable!
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http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...WS07/150119862
No mention of any charges pending, or if the snowmobile was still in the water.
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I am amaze at the number of bob houses already on Lake Winnisquam despite open water in the middle all it takes is a good windy day and the lake will open up again!
There is one off of the association beach about 2,000 feet out. From shore it looks like it is sitting next to open water!
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I was not there, but I think the Citizen had it right and that the Union Leader did a horrible job of reporting what actually happened. Happy all are well and happy they were not skimming. R2B |
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Regardless of the true story or circumstances, the fact remains that they should NOT have been on the ice...period. Every report on ice conditions warned against it, all state agencies had news stories asking people to stay off the ice as unsafe, yet in the dark, they did it anyway.
I'm glad they are safe. But the fact remains that they were unnecessarily reckless. |
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Everyone going on the ice for anything should have ice picks with them so they have a chance to pull themselves out. |
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I always carry ice picks, and I am always amazed at the number of riders who have no clues as to what they are, but love the idea after I explain.
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