Tragic Day @ the lake

wall37

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Lake Alan Henry, West Texas

Started heading back to the boat ramp about 8:30pm yesterday. Just before we got to the boat ramp could hear the sirens in the distance. As we got to the ramp Fire/EMS/Sheriff vehicales all arrived. Two Game Warden boats approached at a high rate, one to the boat ramp and one shot through the no wake zone heading South.

Ramp was locked down, EMS was waiting at the dock then we noticed they went back to the ramp area. Then the DIVE TEAM showed up, talk about having a sinking feeling in your stomach.

First reports are that a gentleman fell out of a boat and possibly hit his head and drowned.

The search is still underway today.

Fun day for my family at the lake, but things where awful quiet during the ride home after I gave the "Why we wear PFD'S" speech.

Sad Day.....
 

boostnm3

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Re: Tragic Day @ the lake

wow sad, saying a prayer for the possible victim
 

tomdinwv

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Re: Tragic Day @ the lake

Very sad. Had a similar tragedy here Memorial Day weekend. Boat lost control and hit a coal barge on the river. One of the young women on the boat passed away a day or two later.She was only 23. Very sad when these things happen. Hopes and prayers go out to the victim and their family.
 

Blue Crabber

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Re: Tragic Day @ the lake

Wow, very sad indeed. Our thoughts and and prayers go out to everyone involved. It is amazing the ripple effect that happens though these situations.
 

Andy in NY

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Re: Tragic Day @ the lake

One thing that we all have to remember when out on the water is that this can happen to any one of us...
 

wall37

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Re: Tragic Day @ the lake

Victim was found around 10:00am this morning, 35 year old male, was 1 of 8 inside his boat. He was from Payson, Arizona.

No other details.
 
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