tucker301 Posted December 27, 2008 Posted December 27, 2008 I haven't heard much in the way of details, but apparently two duck hunters were drowned this morning near Clarksville, VA. The story I got was that their boat was spotted with their gear and guns in it, but no hunters were to be found. A search yielded two bodies Quote
MontefeltroPro Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 Man, hate to hear that. I lost a student way back in the 70s who was trying to duck hunt in high surf and drowned. Still think about that kid now and then. We gotta' be careful about 'testing' nature and know when to quit (although I realize weather may or may not have had anything to do with this case). Please pass along details when they become available. This sort of thing doesn't usually make CNN so we won't hear about it here in Texas. Quote
duckht183 Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 God damn that is hard to hear. Tucker please let me know if there is any I can do for the family. Quote
chop123 Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 That is some very sad news,i my self have had a floating blind for three years,only the first season did i actually use it,weather has to be perfect for me to chance it,its only 14 foot,and i have to have a partner to go with me. Quote
tucker301 Posted December 28, 2008 Author Posted December 28, 2008 Finally saw a few details published today. Published: December 28, 2008 Two men were killed Saturday after the boat they were in hit some debris in the Dan River in Mecklenburg County, authorities said. Officials identified the men as Terrell J. Reid, 61, of Lynchburg and James R. Whorley, 60 of Forest.The men had gone duck hunting early in the morning, and authorities believe the boat struck the partially submerged debris about 5 a.m., while it was still dark. The capsized boat was spotted about 10 a.m., and authorities found the bodies floating in the water. A hunting dog that had been on the boat survived and was found on the shore, authorities said. Quote
tucker301 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Posted December 29, 2008 My brother just e-mailed me back that Whorley was a long-time principal of Brookville High School near Lynchburg, VA. More on him from the Lynchburg newspaper Quote
Duckjunky Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Prayers sent, May God Bless and keep their families. Duckjunky Quote
tucker301 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 I spoke with a friend who hunts that area. He said that where the accident occurred the water is only about 3 feet deep. Most likely, they were injured or killed from the impact either with the boat or the hard bottom. Quote
tucker301 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Neither was wearing a life jacket, but I'm not sure it would have mattered anyway. Quote
Guest cleefurd Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Were they wearing life jackets? Good question. Matters not now, and might not have mattered then. But knowing has a tendency to re-enforce "what-if?" resolve, and may save a life down the road. Quote
leftyone Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 That's to bad...thoughts and prayers to them and their family Quote
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