Missing Kayaker 8-18-07 ???

Commodore · 08-20-2007, 09:57 AM

I was in Weis Channel Saturday 8-18-07 when I heard a weak station announcement on channel 16 on my VHF hand held radio. Something like a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a kayak. The woman called "Attention all boaters" and it sounded like they were looking for a black kayak. I couldn't hear all the message but it sounded like it was off of Gov I. or between Gov and Lockes Islands. The lake was very windy and choppy, see the thread about weather that day HERE nasty stuff for a kayak out in the open.

I heard the BOLO twice that afternoon. I tried to respond to find out if they needed searchers but no one answered me. It did not sound like Marine Patrol.

I have not seen anything in the news about this. Does anyone know what this was all about? Thanks

08-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
Commodore Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 45 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Missing Kayaker 8-18-07 ??? I was in Weis Channel Saturday 8-18-07 when I heard a weak station announcement on channel 16 on my VHF hand held radio. Something like a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a kayak. The woman called "Attention all boaters" and it sounded like they were looking for a black kayak. I couldn't hear all the message but it sounded like it was off of Gov I. or between Gov and Lockes Islands. The lake was very windy and choppy, see the thread about weather that day HERE nasty stuff for a kayak out in the open. I heard the BOLO twice that afternoon. I tried to respond to find out if they needed searchers but no one answered me. It did not sound like Marine Patrol. I have not seen anything in the news about this. Does anyone know what this was all about? Thanks __________________ The Commodore