Thanks, 2Heads. Every year, there are always lots of scary reports by the survivors of tragedies, of folks who have improved the human gene pool by removing forever their contribution.
poop happens, but please plan as best you can for the worst. Planning for the worst on the water includes having backup power, motors, batteries, clothing, communication, food, fuel. Add ice picks and pfds, cell phones and gps, and common sense. We can all fish extra extra hard next time when faced with thin ice, zero viz, high wind chill, heavy snow, etc.
Please, it's a rare event that we lose one of us to the water and weather. I would like to see that losing one of is really just a spooky story, a myth. Stay smart, stay safe, friends.