misfish Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Getting the toon prepped for the open water season, I heard this on the radio. I was so sadden to hear of a young child lost. Then heard the charge of impaired. WHY??????????? Im am still so pissed at this guy. This was a senseless death, of a young child. http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/eight-year-old-boy-dies-after-canoe-capsizes-near-bracebridge-1.3360527 Eight-year-old boy dies after canoe capsizes near Bracebridge The Canadian Press Published Saturday, April 8, 2017 12:44PM EDT Police say an eight-year-old Huntsville boy has died and a man is facing charges after a canoe capsized in the Muskoka River on Friday. Ontario Provincial Police say the canoe overturned near High Falls in Bracebridge, Ont., and both people in the canoe -- the man and the boy -- were thrown into the river. When officers got to the scene, the man, who is a family friend, said he didn't know where the boy was. OPP say that although the boy was wearing a life-jacket, he had gone over the waterfall. Emergency crews tried CPR, and took the boy to the hospital, but he later died of his injuries. Investigators say 37-year-old Toronto man has been charged with impaired operation of a vessel causing death, and care and control over 80 milligrams. He's scheduled to appear in a Bracebridge court on May 9. Edited April 8, 2017 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Why? I'm afraid I can't tell you why stupid people make stupid decesions Brian, but I can tell you the wrong person paid the ultimate price in this case. Sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Why? I'm afraid I can't tell you why stupid people make stupid decesions Brian, but I can tell you the wrong person paid the ultimate price in this case. Sad indeed. I could only think of this being me with one of my grandchildren. Never happen. As much as my one granddaughter ( the fisher girl ) kept bugging the crap out of me to go ice fishing this pass season, I said no. Not that I would be drinking, as the ice conditions were not safe IMO to take a young one out on. Edited April 8, 2017 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Oh no. such a bad decision. Regardless of how long the person is imprisoned, you can never get a life back. Makes me so sad to know this stuff happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 So very Sad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npt1 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Such a tragedy, condolences to all the family members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunteronwheels Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 i think this would be a good time to remind people What are the penalties for impaired boating? Boaters caught drinking and boating in Ontario face consequences similar to those for drinking and driving: Immediate 3, 7 or 30 day driver's licence suspension if caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the "warn range” of 0.05 to 0.08 and for drivers impaired by drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol based on the results of a Standard Field Sobriety Test. Drivers caught in the "warn range" more than once will face a mandatory alcohol education program and could be subject to treatment programs and ignition interlock. Immediate 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension and a $198 administrative fine for boaters exceeding the “legal limit” of 0.08 BAC drivers who fail or refuse to provide a breath or blood sample and drivers who are impaired by drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol based on the results of a Drug Recognition Expert evaluation. If convicted under the Criminal Code, the boater will also face: Driver's licence suspension, from one year up to a lifetime ban Mandatory alcohol assessment, education or treatment, and follow-up Ignition interlock condition on their driver's licence for one year to up to a lifetime Vehicle impoundment if caught driving a motor vehicle while under suspension These sanctions apply to anyone who is caught drinking and operating motorized and non-motorized vessels, including power boats, canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft, sailboats, rafts, dinghies and other inflatable boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Since I have owned a boat of my own I have taken the position of Captain very seriously. No Alchohol or person under the influence is allowed in my boat. My sincerest condolences to all family members . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Where were this child's parents? When my kids were of that age and older; there was no way in hell that I would allow anyone to take my kids out on a river, above a water fall. Especially on an all but freezing, likely fast moving spring run off river. I'm not defending this guy who took the kid out; he was wrong and yes he was legally impaired. That means he could have had 2 beers in him; are you physically impaired or legally after 2 beers? Regardless it is very sad that a child has died; it could and should have been prevented. Again where were the parents; the people who are the ultimate care givers for the child? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronzo Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Where were this child's parents? When my kids were of that age and older; there was no way in hell that I would allow anyone to take my kids out on a river, above a water fall. Especially on an all but freezing, likely fast moving spring run off river. I'm not defending this guy who took the kid out; he was wrong and yes he was legally impaired. That means he could have had 2 beers in him; are you physically impaired or legally after 2 beers? Regardless it is very sad that a child has died; it could and should have been prevented. Again where were the parents; the people who are the ultimate care givers for the child? Dan. Lack of respect for the situation IMO. You're taking a young child out in early spring in a canoe, maybe a good time to stay away from the booze. Same with ice fishing with young kids - fun, but again, a good time to stay away from the booze. Can't imagine taking my kids, let alone someone else's kids, out in a canoe in cold water after drinking. Guy also apparently said he didn't know where the child was, which I still can't get my head around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't be out on the water in a canoe at that time a year, whatever thought process went into this decision was a bad one. I can't imagine how the parents thought that was a good idea. Life jackets don't save you from hypothermia. Edited April 10, 2017 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Makes me shudder!!! Canoe,cold water, river, a kid--that makes it too dangerous already! Add booze and it's criminally negligent. Since I have owned a boat of my own I have taken the position of Captain very seriously. No Alchohol or person under the influence is allowed in my boat. My sincerest condolences to all family members . Good call! I just have a canoe but my rule is the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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