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tragedy1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragic ATV Accident Claims Maine Grandfather's Life in Icy Lake"

An 88-year-old man died after the ATV he was riding on with his grandson broke through the ice at a Maine lake while returning from an ice fishing trip. The grandson driving the ATV was able to escape, but the elderly man could not. His body was found in 10-feet-deep water about two hours later. This incident adds to a series of recent accidents related to treacherous ice conditions in the northeast, highlighting the importance of safety measures when engaging in winter activities.

via New York Post |

#atv-accident #drowning #ice-fishing

accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago•1 min saved

Elderly Man Dies in ATV Ice Breakthrough Tragedy

An 88-year-old man drowned after the ATV he was a passenger on broke through the ice in Hancock County, Maine, following a day of ice fishing with his family. Despite efforts from rescue personnel, the man, identified as Floyd Hardison, was unable to free himself from the submerged ATV and was retrieved from about 10 feet of water.

via WGME|

#accidents-and-emergencies #atv-accident #drowning

tragedy1 year ago•0 min saved

"Multiple ATV Accidents Result in Tragic Ice Drownings in Maine"

An 88-year-old man, Floyd Hardison, died after the side-by-side ATV he was a passenger in broke through the ice on Spring River Lake in Hancock County, Maine. Hardison was fishing with his family when the ATV sank approximately 400 yards from shore. While his grandson was able to escape, Hardison was unable to free himself and sank to the bottom with the ATV.

via WABI|

#atv-accident #drowning #hancock-county

tragic-accident2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Outcome: Brothers' Ice Fishing Trip Ends in Fatality

Two brothers fell through one-inch thick ice while ice fishing on Basswood Pond in New York, prompting a rescue operation by authorities. One brother, aged 42, was successfully pulled from the water and treated for hypothermia, while the other, aged 41, was found submerged and later declared deceased at the hospital. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a warning for ice anglers to check ice thickness before venturing out.

via ABC News|

#hypothermia #ice-fishing #new-york