A 17-year-old from Maine, Deven Young, has been charged with the murder of Sunshine Stewart, who was found dead after paddleboarding on Crawford Pond. Stewart, a 48-year-old woman, was strangled and suffered blunt force trauma, and her death was ruled a homicide. Young was arrested and is held at a youth detention center, with a court date scheduled for August 22. The investigation remains active.
A woman paddleboarding at Crawford Pond in Maine was found dead and authorities believe she was murdered, but no arrests have been made and details of the case remain undisclosed as police review forensic evidence and community members remain vigilant.
The death of Sunshine Stewart, who disappeared while paddleboarding on Crawford Pond in Maine, has been ruled a homicide after her body was found near 100 Acre Island, prompting an investigation into her death.
A woman paddleboarding in Maine was murdered, and her killer remains at large; authorities are actively investigating and seeking witnesses or surveillance footage from July 2 near Crawford Pond.
Israeli researchers warn that stand-up paddleboarding, despite its fitness benefits, can trigger life-threatening heart events even in healthy individuals, especially during hot summer months, highlighting the need for increased awareness of cardiovascular risks associated with this activity.
The body of a 49-year-old man who went missing while paddleboarding off of Dunedin, Florida was found dead in the Intracoastal waterway. Ziad Abdeen was reported missing on Friday and his body was recovered on Sunday. The cause of death is yet to be determined as the investigation continues.
A female tourist from Boston was killed in a shark attack while paddleboarding in the Bahamas. The victim, who was not identified, was attacked near New Providence island. Despite CPR efforts, she succumbed to serious injuries. The Bahamas has a significant tourist population, and the presence of people in the water may make sharks less cautious. Fatal shark attacks are rare, with an average of five to six reported worldwide each year. The Bahamas ranks ninth globally in terms of reported unprovoked shark attacks.
An American woman in her 40s, believed to be from Boston, was killed in a shark attack while paddleboarding near the Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Despite efforts to save her, the injuries sustained were too severe. Last year, five people were killed in unprovoked shark attacks worldwide.
Tafari Campbell, a former sous chef for the Obama family, died while paddleboarding near their Martha's Vineyard home. His body was found in Edgartown Great Pond after an extensive search. The Obamas expressed their grief and described Campbell as a beloved part of their family. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Rylee Riekena, a young woman from Kalispell diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has found paddleboarding to be a positive outlet for her health. She will be participating in the Crossing for CF, a fundraising event that helps spread awareness and fundraise for the Piper’s Angels Foundation. Rylee and her relay team are fundraising for the event and Piper’s Angels Foundation. Saltwater, low elevation, and humidity have huge health benefits for people with cystic fibrosis, which draws them to warm climates like Florida.
