Handlebarz Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hey all I thought I would post this as many of us are out enjoying this warm weather on the water down hear on LSC we already lost one young girl. There canoe flipped her boyfriend made it back to shore but she did not they were close to shore and only 4' of water it looks like the water temps were to cold for her An 18-year-old woman who drowned after a canoeing mishap in Lake St. Clair, near Puce, has been found. Police recovered Amy Wagner's body from the water Monday afternoon. OPP said she was located in two metres of water, 500 metres off shore, in the area where she was last seen by witnesses Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 What a crying shame. Thoughts to family and friends. As a snowmobiler, I hear of similar accidents every year. Meaning, young (or foolish - not saying this was the case) folk heading out eager at either the start or end of the season to enjoy their past time. In a lot of cases, undue risks are unknowingly or naively taken. It's just too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 The warm weather we've been having is deceiving many people into a sense of safety. I paddle whitewater and while the weather may be gorgeous in late winter/early spring, chances are I'll still be in my drysuit if I'm any distance from the car or a road. Will have to look for it but there was a formula that determined ambient temperature and water temperature and time till hypothermia set in and it was sobering. For many, the shock of total immersion in frigid waters can lead to cardiac issues or sudden gasping (which may introduce water to the lungs). Stay safe, keep a dry bag of extra clothes and understand the local conditions and you minimize your chances of a very bad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelinrolly Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Ex excellent post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Truly sad Mike and a poignant reminder that cold water indeed kills, quickly. Be safe everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ya stay safe out there ,i saw a dog playing in the water down at hamilton harbour today but thats off topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good reminder Mike. My condolances to her family. What a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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