Hazard near Cattle Landing

Water Camper · 07-09-2012, 02:08 PM

We came through that area Thursday July 5th, very late afternoon, and saw the two loon warning signs. One was almost in the center of the travel lane just north of Cattle Landing. Another was outside of Black Cove but still in a hazardous area for boaters, especially at night, as they contain no lights. Our thought was that they had broken lose with the storm of Weds. night and were floating freely.

We immediately called Marine Patrol who directed us to Fish and Game where we left a message about our concerns. The Loon Preserve people, who are actually responsible for the placement of the signs, called us the next day. He did not seem overly concerned about their placement. We tried very hard to indicate the danger of these signs to boaters, especially at night. He said they had reflective tape on them. I guess you might see that as you're about to hit it! He also said they would check it out but were not worried about them. Yesterday, we went back through that area and there were now 4 signs. Two would not concern us in their placement but the other two are still a hazard in our opinion. I would urge anyone who agrees about the danger of the placement of these signs to contact the Loon Preserve.

07-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#2
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	Loon signs reported We came through that area Thursday July 5th, very late afternoon, and saw the two loon warning signs. One was almost in the center of the travel lane just north of Cattle Landing. Another was outside of Black Cove but still in a hazardous area for boaters, especially at night, as they contain no lights. Our thought was that they had broken lose with the storm of Weds. night and were floating freely. We immediately called Marine Patrol who directed us to Fish and Game where we left a message about our concerns. The Loon Preserve people, who are actually responsible for the placement of the signs, called us the next day. He did not seem overly concerned about their placement. We tried very hard to indicate the danger of these signs to boaters, especially at night. He said they had reflective tape on them. I guess you might see that as you're about to hit it! He also said they would check it out but were not worried about them. Yesterday, we went back through that area and there were now 4 signs. Two would not concern us in their placement but the other two are still a hazard in our opinion. I would urge anyone who agrees about the danger of the placement of these signs to contact the Loon Preserve.