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playinghooky · 08-31-2014, 02:24 PM

NH Marine Patrol reports 2 boating accidents over the weekend
1 boat operator charged with boating while intoxicated

Updated: 2:09 PM August 31, 2014
Lakes Region, N.H.

New Hampshire Marine Patrol reported Sunday two boating crashes that occurred Saturday evening of Labor Day weekend, just two hours apart from one another.

Marine Patrol and Alton Fire Department responded to Lake Winnipesaukee at 9:24 Saturday evening where two boats collided near Fort Point. The boat operators 34 year-old Justin Rivet of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts and 51 year-old Michael Donahue of Moultonborough, New Hampshire.

One of the passengers aboard Donahue's boat sustained possible lower back injuries, and was treated on scene by members of Alton Fire Department. The passenger was later transported to Huggins Hospital.

The boats were functioning after the crash, and could be removed from the scene on their own power.

At this time, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

At 11:36 PM, Marine Patrol and Laconia Police Department responded to a 911 call on a boating accident on Lake Winisquam. The boat operator, 51 year-old David Degregory of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, was traveling at about 20 mph when he collided with a tree.

Two adult passengers aboard the boat sustained minor injuries, but did not seek medical treatment.

Degregory was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated.

One additional boating incident was reported on Sunday at 4:50 AM by the United States Coast Guard.

Two boaters were overdue in the area of Seabrook and Hampton. Once a search started, the boaters drifted onto shore. Neither boater was injured, and their boat experienced mechanical problems.

Sgt. Crystal McLain of the New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol says that with the beautiful weather this Labor Day weekend bringing more people to the water, there will be alcohol violations.

Sgt. McLain assures that state police and Marine Patrol have patrols on the water statewide to respond to calls received and deal with drunken boating enforcement.

"All officers are trained in detection and enforcement of impaired boat operators," Sgt. McLain said.

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playinghooky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 61 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	WMUR Article NH Marine Patrol reports 2 boating accidents over the weekend 1 boat operator charged with boating while intoxicated Updated: 2:09 PM August 31, 2014 Lakes Region, N.H. New Hampshire Marine Patrol reported Sunday two boating crashes that occurred Saturday evening of Labor Day weekend, just two hours apart from one another. Marine Patrol and Alton Fire Department responded to Lake Winnipesaukee at 9:24 Saturday evening where two boats collided near Fort Point. The boat operators 34 year-old Justin Rivet of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts and 51 year-old Michael Donahue of Moultonborough, New Hampshire. One of the passengers aboard Donahue's boat sustained possible lower back injuries, and was treated on scene by members of Alton Fire Department. The passenger was later transported to Huggins Hospital. The boats were functioning after the crash, and could be removed from the scene on their own power. At this time, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. At 11:36 PM, Marine Patrol and Laconia Police Department responded to a 911 call on a boating accident on Lake Winisquam. The boat operator, 51 year-old David Degregory of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, was traveling at about 20 mph when he collided with a tree. Two adult passengers aboard the boat sustained minor injuries, but did not seek medical treatment. Degregory was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated. One additional boating incident was reported on Sunday at 4:50 AM by the United States Coast Guard. Two boaters were overdue in the area of Seabrook and Hampton. Once a search started, the boaters drifted onto shore. Neither boater was injured, and their boat experienced mechanical problems. Sgt. Crystal McLain of the New Hampshire State Police - Marine Patrol says that with the beautiful weather this Labor Day weekend bringing more people to the water, there will be alcohol violations. Sgt. McLain assures that state police and Marine Patrol have patrols on the water statewide to respond to calls received and deal with drunken boating enforcement. "All officers are trained in detection and enforcement of impaired boat operators," Sgt. McLain said.