Post by: Sandberm on May 15, 2020, 10:03:40 AM
https://www.yaktrinews.com/authorities-searching-for-body-of-man-who-fell-into-moses-lake/ (https://www.yaktrinews.com/authorities-searching-for-body-of-man-who-fell-into-moses-lake/)
Ive never fell out of a boat but...my ex father in-law used to have a 14' Tracker bass boat that I didnt feel real safe being up front in when he would get on the throttle. I'd put my life preserver on and grab the tow rope that was hooked on the eye on the front of the boat bare back bronco style. He was about 280lbs, and when he would lean over the side of the boat to wash his hands I thought we would capsize.
Of course he was a bit of a bully and found it amusing trying to pitch me out of the boat when we would go steelheading in December. >:( Had me wondering if the life preserver would float my fat @$$ while i was wearing carhart coveralls, longjohns and a hoody.
Post by: Rainier10 on May 15, 2020, 10:42:45 AM
Terrible way to be reminded to always wear your PFD.
Post by: 2MANY on May 15, 2020, 10:47:19 AM
Sad.
The ex father in law part that sandberm described is nuts.
Good thing he is an ex!!!
Post by: C-Money on May 15, 2020, 06:50:13 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on May 15, 2020, 06:56:59 PM
Post by: Sandberm on May 18, 2020, 08:23:31 AM
https://www.kpq.com/grant-county-sheriffs-office-identifies-man-from-moses-lake-drowning/ (https://www.kpq.com/grant-county-sheriffs-office-identifies-man-from-moses-lake-drowning/)
"The Grant County Sheriff’s Office have identified the man who drowned Friday in Moses Lake near Blue Heron Park as 41-year-old Kelly Ellingson of Moses Lake.
According to the Department, Ellingson and a companion launched a boat before attempting to return to the dock to retrieve a forgotten item.
They say he accelerated while making a turn causing both occupants to fall out of the boat.
The other person was able to swim to shore. Neither was wearing a life vest.
Deputies are calling this a terrible accident."