Snowmobiler Rescued From Lake In Franklin

Jonas Pilot · 01-30-2011, 10:08 AM

FRANKLIN, N.H. -- Authorities said a snowmobiler who fell through ice on Webster Lake in Franklin is lucky to be alive.
Witnesses said a man snowmobiling with his family Saturday went through the ice around 7 p.m. Two people who were out ice fishing worked with the victim's family to pull him from the ice and help him warm up.
Authorities have not released the victim's name, but they said he is from the area. He declined medical treatment and went home with his family. The victim's relatives declined to comment to WMUR as they were leaving the lake.
The accident happened in the Sucker Brook area of Webster Lake, where thin ice is common, and the situation was made worse by heavy fog. New Hampshire Fish and Game said the fog made it harder for the snowmobilers to see the thin ice.
The victim is expected to be fine. His snowmobile is still at the bottom of the lake and will have to be towed out eventually.

WMUR

XCR-700 · 01-30-2011, 10:22 PM

WOW, thats about as good as something like that is going to turn out.

And speaking of ice conditions, can anyone provide an update on Winnipesaukee???

Winnisquamguy · 01-30-2011, 10:39 PM

Not to to take anything away from this accident, but today at about 12:30 PM I, did see a scuba diver and a tow truck at Mosquito Bridge pulling out a sled, not sure what happen to the driver as I was just passing by. When I drove back by, they did have they sled back onto the ice I sure hope everyone makes a fully recovery.

trfour · 02-27-2011, 07:45 PM

From WMUR 9 ; http://www.wmur.com/news/27014085/detail.html

We can not stress enough about snowmobile safety! Accidents are preventable!
Keep your whits about you while riding any where!

"Stay safe out there! "

Terry
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01-30-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Snowmobiler Rescued From Lake In Franklin FRANKLIN, N.H. -- Authorities said a snowmobiler who fell through ice on Webster Lake in Franklin is lucky to be alive. Witnesses said a man snowmobiling with his family Saturday went through the ice around 7 p.m. Two people who were out ice fishing worked with the victim's family to pull him from the ice and help him warm up. Authorities have not released the victim's name, but they said he is from the area. He declined medical treatment and went home with his family. The victim's relatives declined to comment to WMUR as they were leaving the lake. The accident happened in the Sucker Brook area of Webster Lake, where thin ice is common, and the situation was made worse by heavy fog. New Hampshire Fish and Game said the fog made it harder for the snowmobilers to see the thin ice. The victim is expected to be fine. His snowmobile is still at the bottom of the lake and will have to be towed out eventually. WMUR

01-30-2011, 10:39 PM	#3
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	Not to to take anything away from this accident, but today at about 12:30 PM I, did see a scuba diver and a tow truck at Mosquito Bridge pulling out a sled, not sure what happen to the driver as I was just passing by. When I drove back by, they did have they sled back onto the ice I sure hope everyone makes a fully recovery. __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

02-27-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	NH Man Dies In Maine Snowmobile Crash... From WMUR 9 ; http://www.wmur.com/news/27014085/detail.html We can not stress enough about snowmobile safety! Accidents are preventable! Keep your whits about you while riding any where! "Stay safe out there! " Terry _______________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

01-30-2011, 10:22 PM	#2
XCR-700 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,333 Thanks: 744 Thanked 533 Times in 310 Posts	WOW, thats about as good as something like that is going to turn out. And speaking of ice conditions, can anyone provide an update on Winnipesaukee???