Man hit by boat.

8gv · 08-24-2015, 08:38 PM

Even with zero details...what a horrible event for all involved.

Let's hope that an accident investigation will bring to light what changes in behavior can help prevent the next one.

For now, prayers for the injured and the others involved.

LIforrelaxin · 08-25-2015, 08:40 AM

My place on the lake happens to be in that area. I was not at the lake this weekend so I don't know anything, other then one of my neighbors was in the Kayak... I am sure I will get more details the next time I am at the lake.

My thoughts on the situation are the following:

1. Thank God it wasn't worse
2. broken limbs will mend
3. The Fishermen couldn't have been that dense, they where responsible for getting the swimmer back to shore...
4. People here making judgements with out all the facts are just being stupid

While I agree the Fishermen didn't keep a proper lookout, and I think even they will admit to that... until we understand all the geometries in play, (position of the Kayak in relation to the swimmer and fishing boat etc. ) we really have no way of passing judgement on what happened.

MAXUM · 08-26-2015, 03:39 PM

Maybe if the kayak was clearly displaying a diver down flag that may have kept the boater at a greater distance and thus avoid this kind of accident. At least with something like that displayed it gives anyone approaching by boat a warning to at least keep their eyes peeled for anyone in the water.

Rich · 08-26-2015, 07:50 PM

Was there someone diving? Or were they just swimming?

IMHO don't think anyone should use a diver down flag unless there is someone actually diving.

08-25-2015, 08:40 AM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	My place on the lake happens to be in that area. I was not at the lake this weekend so I don't know anything, other then one of my neighbors was in the Kayak... I am sure I will get more details the next time I am at the lake. My thoughts on the situation are the following: 1. Thank God it wasn't worse 2. broken limbs will mend 3. The Fishermen couldn't have been that dense, they where responsible for getting the swimmer back to shore... 4. People here making judgements with out all the facts are just being stupid While I agree the Fishermen didn't keep a proper lookout, and I think even they will admit to that... until we understand all the geometries in play, (position of the Kayak in relation to the swimmer and fishing boat etc. ) we really have no way of passing judgement on what happened. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-26-2015, 07:50 PM	#4
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,245 Thanks: 72 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Was there someone diving? Or were they just swimming? IMHO don't think anyone should use a diver down flag unless there is someone actually diving. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

08-24-2015, 08:38 PM	#1
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	Even with zero details...what a horrible event for all involved. Let's hope that an accident investigation will bring to light what changes in behavior can help prevent the next one. For now, prayers for the injured and the others involved.

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08-26-2015, 03:39 PM	#3
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Maybe if the kayak was clearly displaying a diver down flag that may have kept the boater at a greater distance and thus avoid this kind of accident. At least with something like that displayed it gives anyone approaching by boat a warning to at least keep their eyes peeled for anyone in the water.

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