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01-11-2015, 07:42 PM | #1 |
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Snowmobile through the ice in Laconia
On the scanner. Missed where in Laconia, but snowmobile through the ice, and 911 is reporting no contact with the operator...not known if on the ice or in the water. Missed the early part of the call as to whether it is Winnipesaukee, Opechee, or Winnisquam.
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Units on scene
Laconia command reports two subjects in the water and they are communicating at least one of them.
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update...
one person has been removed from the water, still working on getting second one out.
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I just heard dispatch say the second victim is on the ice. Like you, hope all will be ok.
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All rescuers off the ice and the two victims both at LRGH. Hope all is well. Good night.
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From the in-service transmissions, I believe the incident was off Shore Drive, Lake Winnisquam.
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You are correct, it was off of Shore Drive. I would guess it was close to being behind Agway.
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Per Channel 9 news at 11
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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Skimming
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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From the Union Leader:
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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Bobhouses
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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Actually, varying reports as to what happened,
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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.
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Can NH bill for these rescues like they do hikers if involved parties were declared ill-prepared?
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Getting their Sleds out of the Water is Number 1
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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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