ID Of Boater Killed In Wildwood Crash Released ID Of Boater Killed In Wildwood Crash Released
ID Of Boater Killed In Wildwood Crash Released Authorities have identified the boater who was killed in a crash in Wildwood earlier this week. William Haug, 34, of Philadelphia, was on the 17-foot vessel with four other people when the incident occurred on the Fourth of July at Post Creek, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Haug's body was recovered the following day. Foul play is not suspected but the incident is still under investigation. No further information was released.
Boater Airlifted 70-Feet To Safety After Getting Stuck in Maryland River Boater Airlifted 70-Feet To Safety After Getting Stuck in Maryland River
Boater Airlifted 70-Feet To Safety After Getting Stuck in Maryland River The US Coast Guard needed the help of a Maryland State Police helicopter on Sunday afternoon to help rescue a man who found himself stranded on the Elk River in Cecil County. Police say that its Aviation Command Unit was called in to hoist a man to safety after his boat became stuck and inaccessible in a marshy area near Crystal Beach in Earleville. The incident was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. According to investigators, two personal watercraft entered a shallow creek near Elk River and got stuck. A tow boat was able to take one rider to safety, but neither the Coa…
Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River
Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River All hands were on deck on Sunday morning when a boat overturned in the Potomac River and left nearly a dozen people in a perilous position. Several agencies responded on Sunday, July 2, when the boat went over and left eight people in the water in need of a helping hand, which was happily offered by first responders across DC.  The scene of the Potomac River rescue.@dcfireems The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was first at the scene, officials said, and were able to rescue the eight boaters, none of whom were injured. Following that save, DC Fire and EMS personnel responded …
Vacation Turns Deadly For Maryland 'Supermom,' Daughter Killed In Florida Boating Accident Vacation Turns Deadly For Maryland 'Supermom,' Daughter Killed In Florida Boating Accident
Vacation Turns Deadly For Maryland 'Supermom,' Daughter Killed In Florida Boating Accident There is a hole in the hearts of a Maryland family who lost a beloved mother and daughter to a boating accident in Florida. Community support continues to swell for the friends and family of Heidi and Allison Lee, who were killed in a fatal boating accident on St. Andrews Bay earlier this month. The capsize happened weeks after Heidi Lee celebrated her 40th birthday and shortly before 13-year-old Allison Lee was set to begin eighth grade.  They leave behind husband and father Chong "Chris" Lee, daughter, sister Sophia Lee, and grandparents. Heidi was described by loved ones as a "Supermo…
(UPDATE) Search For Missing Canoer Concludes For Day At Western Massachusetts State Park (UPDATE) Search For Missing Canoer Concludes For Day At Western Massachusetts State Park
(Update) Search For Missing Canoer Concludes For Day At Western Massachusetts State Park Update State police called off the search for a missing kayaker around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. Searchers say they will reorganize and reassess their next steps. The man has been missing since Wednesday night.  Original story People are being asked to avoid a state park in Western Massachusetts, so search parties can locate a man whose boat capsized this week.  Westfield Police got a call about a man who had gone underwater and failed to resurface at Hampton Ponds State Park around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, Massachusetts State Police report. An investigation…
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces ‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’: LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of a 19-year-old boater was found, his family said. Jack Koch, aged 19, of Locust Valley, first went missing on the night of Monday, May 15 when he went boating with an 18-year-old friend, according to the Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: Teen Boater Missing After Falling Into Water On Centre Island The two teens had gone sailing on Centre Island in Oyster Bay Harbor, but shortly after setting sail, Koch fell into the water. On Sunday, May 28, the teen’s family announced that Jack’s body was recovered by a local fisherman nea…
(UPDATE) Body Of Missing Boater From Springfield Found In Connecticut River (UPDATE) Body Of Missing Boater From Springfield Found In Connecticut River
(Update) Body Of Missing Boater From Springfield Found In Connecticut River UPDATE: Massachusetts State Environmental Police said they found the body of 51-year-old Carlos Lopez in the Connecticut River on Tuesday, May 30, authorities said. He had been missing since his jetski collided with a boat on Sunday.  Investigators found his body near where the collision happened in Easthampton. He was about 15 below the surface and 150 feet from the shore, authorities said. Check back with the Daily Voice for updates as police are expected to release more information this afternoon.  --------------- Massachusetts State Police and nearly a dozen other police…
2 Boats Collide On Mascuppic Lake In Tyngsborough, 1 Person Seriously Injured 2 Boats Collide On Mascuppic Lake In Tyngsborough, 1 Person Seriously Injured
2 Boats Collide On Mascuppic Lake In Tyngsborough, 1 Person Seriously Injured A boater was seriously injured after two crafts collided Friday afternoon, May 19, on Mascuppic Lake in Tynsborough.  Tyngsborough police and firefighters were called to the lake just before 5 p.m. after the collision. Both boaters were able to make it to shore. Authorities did not release their names.  One of the boaters was seriously injured, and paramedics rushed them to an area hospital with serious injuries. The other did not need medical attention, Tyngsborough police said.  Massachusetts Environmental Police are investigating the cause of the crash. 
Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean' Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean'
Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean' Tributes are pouring in for a beloved speedboat racer and aspiring firefighter from Long Island who died in a boating accident. James Jaronczyk, age 28, of Massapequa, went missing Sunday afternoon, May 7, while boating in the Great South Bay, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said he was alone when his 22-foot Progression speedboat hit a wave, knocking him into the water. Earlier Report: Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay Recovered Family members, friends, and total strangers spent the next several days scouring the water and…
Crash Between Boats On Candlewood Lake Injures Person Crash Between Boats On Candlewood Lake Injures Person
Crash Between Boats On Candlewood Lake Injures Person One person was sent to the hospital after two boats collided on Candlewood Lake, which is located in parts of Fairfield and Litchfield counties. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Monday, May 15, said Erin Henry, a spokesperson for the Danbury Police. According to Henry, Danbury 911 received a call about a boating accident in the area of Driftwood Point on Candlewood Lake. Initial reports indicated one of the boats was taking on water, with another attempting to return to Lattins Cove State Boat Launch, Henry said. Danbury’s Public Safety boat, 34 Marine 1 responded along with s…
Body Of Natick Boater Found After Canoe Capsized: Police Body Of Natick Boater Found After Canoe Capsized: Police
Body Of Natick Boater Found After Canoe Capsized: Police State police say they have located the body of a man whose boat capsized in Fiske Pond Saturday, May 13, in Natick, officials said.  Police divers used sonar to locate the body around 10:30 p.m., a Massachusetts State Police spokesperson said. Another man who was in the boat was able to swim to shore. Officials did not say if he was injured in the incident.   Authorities are not releasing either man's name at this time.  Several people online documented the search as the police search stretched late into the night.  Natick Fire Department and several other agencies took part in the search…
Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing Massapequa 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat Recovered Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing Massapequa 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat Recovered
Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing Massapequa 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat Recovered Search crews have recovered the body of a man who went missing after falling from his boat on Long Island. A Suffolk County Underwater Marine Rescue crew located a body in the Great South Bay near Babylon at around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 11, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Earlier Report: Update: Coast Guard Halts Search For Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay The body was later confirmed to be that of 28-year-old James Jaronczyk, of Massapequa, according to a Facebook post from Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams. “James was found in…