Water Rescue Paugus Bay

TiltonBB · 08-12-2021, 05:07 PM

Calls came in shortly before 5 p.m. to report someone jumped off a boat near the Margate Resort in Paugus Bay and did not resurface. Laconia Fire Department as well as other local departments responded to the call.

That is all the information in the Laconia Sun.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...c3a5b774d.html

TiltonBB · 08-12-2021, 06:16 PM

A brief update but still not much news. Two different rescue calls at the same time.

The call was for a swimmer who went under the water and failed to resurface in Paugus Bay near the Marage Reort. As of 6 p.m., rescuers were still searching for the man, described to be in his 40s.

New Hampshire Fish & Game joined the search near the Margate around 6:30 p.m.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...83b54cccb.html

WinnisquamZ · 08-12-2021, 06:16 PM

Possible two drownings
https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...af387f658.html

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Tank151 · 08-12-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Calls came in shortly before 5 p.m. to report someone jumped off a boat near the Margate Resort in Paugus Bay and did not resurface. Laconia Fire Department as well as other local departments responded to the call.

That is all the information in the Laconia Sun.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...c3a5b774d.html

Geez, doesn't "The Dive" hang there contributing to alcohol consumption at the sand bar?

TiltonBB · 08-13-2021, 05:20 AM

The search for the missing swimmer resumes at 7 AM today.

It would be a good day for boaters to stay clear of the Margate sandbar area to minimize wakes and interference in the effort.

Woodsy · 08-13-2021, 07:49 AM

Fish & Game Dive Team is on scene as well as LFD boat running a sonar search.... Prayers for the family!

Woodsy

Woodsy · 08-13-2021, 09:44 AM

Update.... He has been found!

My prayers are with the family. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed!

Woodsy

joey2665 · 08-13-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Update.... He has been found!

My prayers are with the family. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed!

Woodsy

Was he a local resident?

Woodsy · 08-13-2021, 10:22 AM

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Was he a local resident?

Yes..... he lived in Meredith, but his family has property in the Weirs. He and his family are very well known in the Weirs Beach community.

Woodsy

joey2665 · 08-13-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Yes..... he lived in Meredith, but his family has property in the Weirs. He and his family are very well known in the Weirs Beach community.

Woodsy

Thank you. Such a tragedy, thought and prayers to his family

joey2665 · 08-13-2021, 10:32 AM

https://wmur.com/article/crews-searc...aukee/37296328

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Phantom · 08-23-2021, 01:24 PM

Has any further details been released on just how this might have happened ?

NOTE: In deference to family & friends in might be better to simply message me.

fatlazyless · 08-24-2021, 01:28 PM

Some totally fascinating info on drownings from the Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html

A 30" x 2" diameter foam swimmer's noodle tied tightly around the waist with a line threaded down the center hole is an extremely effective "pfd in a belt" plus it is an excellent swim training aid for swimming in 65-degree cold water, deep water, or rough water. It has enough flotation to provide a slight positive buoyancy for a 200-lb male.

Spend about $25 for a wet suit tee shirt, or wet suit farmer john shorty, and you are good to go swimming in water temps down to about 60-degrees.

And, as a general rule for boating ...... http://www.army.mil/article/223974/a...water_dont_mix

XCR-700 · 08-24-2021, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Some totally fascinating info on drownings from the Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html

A 30" x 2" diameter foam swimmer's noodle tied tightly around the waist with a line threaded down the center hole is an extremely effective "pfd in a belt" plus it is an excellent swim training aid for swimming in 65-degree cold water, deep water, or rough water. It has enough flotation to provide a slight positive buoyancy for a 200-lb male.

Spend about $25 for a wet suit tee shirt, or wet suit farmer john shorty, and you are good to go swimming in water temps down to about 60-degrees.

And, as a general rule for boating ...... http://www.army.mil/article/223974/a...water_dont_mix

100% on board for the swim noodle belt, though I prefer a super noodle due to my over 200Lb GVW.

0% for the 60 degree water, NOT doing it, no way not even with a wet suit,,,

fatlazyless · 08-24-2021, 05:57 PM

Hey ..... here's an unusual NHPR link ..... https://psmag.com/news/a-brief-histo...ing#.3x6ds1u3f ..... titled 'A Brief History of Drowning' that discusses drowning?

The deadliest great lake ...... https://glsrp.org ..... scroll down a wee bit and click on ten minute drowning in Lake Michigan video

XCR-700 · 08-24-2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Hey ..... here's an unusual NHPR link ..... https://psmag.com/news/a-brief-histo...ing#.3x6ds1u3f ..... titled 'A Brief History of Drowning' that discusses drowning?

The deadliest great lake ...... https://glsrp.org ..... scroll down a wee bit and click on ten minute drowning in Lake Michigan video

Yuck,,, I prefer to think about floating on an stupid pool toy and with a toe-line attached to the boat in case I start drifting too far away. Drowning is far too unpleasant.

08-12-2021, 05:07 PM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,005 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,202 Times in 936 Posts	Water Rescue Paugus Bay Calls came in shortly before 5 p.m. to report someone jumped off a boat near the Margate Resort in Paugus Bay and did not resurface. Laconia Fire Department as well as other local departments responded to the call. That is all the information in the Laconia Sun. https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...c3a5b774d.html

08-13-2021, 05:20 AM	#5
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,005 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,202 Times in 936 Posts	Search resumes The search for the missing swimmer resumes at 7 AM today. It would be a good day for boaters to stay clear of the Margate sandbar area to minimize wakes and interference in the effort.

08-13-2021, 07:49 AM	#6
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Fish & Game Dive Team is on scene as well as LFD boat running a sonar search.... Prayers for the family! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-13-2021, 09:44 AM	#7
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Update... Update.... He has been found! My prayers are with the family. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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08-12-2021, 06:16 PM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,005 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,202 Times in 936 Posts	A brief update but still not much news. Two different rescue calls at the same time. The call was for a swimmer who went under the water and failed to resurface in Paugus Bay near the Marage Reort. As of 6 p.m., rescuers were still searching for the man, described to be in his 40s. New Hampshire Fish & Game joined the search near the Margate around 6:30 p.m. https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...83b54cccb.html

08-12-2021, 06:16 PM	#3
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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,752 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,010 Times in 736 Posts	Some totally fascinating info on drownings from the Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html A 30" x 2" diameter foam swimmer's noodle tied tightly around the waist with a line threaded down the center hole is an extremely effective "pfd in a belt" plus it is an excellent swim training aid for swimming in 65-degree cold water, deep water, or rough water. It has enough flotation to provide a slight positive buoyancy for a 200-lb male. Spend about $25 for a wet suit tee shirt, or wet suit farmer john shorty, and you are good to go swimming in water temps down to about 60-degrees. And, as a general rule for boating ...... http://www.army.mil/article/223974/a...water_dont_mix __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 08-24-2021 at 03:39 PM.

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