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Mike S
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:27 am |
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| We were out today enjoying the lake on such a beautiful day, then just after 4pm we could see smoke rising out of Cooks Bay. At first we thought it was near Keswick but it wasnt that far: between Roches Pt and Keswick. Attachment: DSCF3202.JPG (Downloaded 59 times)
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:28 am |
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| We were heading back into Cook's Bay at the time, so we ventured closer, as did many other boats Attachment: DSCF3209.JPG (Downloaded 61 times)
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:28 am |
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| From quite a distance, flames were seen in amongst the thick black smoke Attachment: DSCF3213.JPG (Downloaded 61 times)
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:30 am |
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| 4 Police Boats (York Region, OPP, South Simcoe, Barrie) were all on hand, 3 were pumping water onto the blaze, and one was keeping curious onlookers from getting too close Attachment: DSCF3226.JPG (Downloaded 60 times)
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:31 am |
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By this time the fire was pretty well at hand.. a larger Yatch style boat, it appeared to have been anchored at the time. I googled for news reports but didnt see any yet, I only hope no one was hurt in the incident.
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:32 am |
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| still some flames when we left but it was pretty well under control. Not sure if it would sink before they were able to extinguish enough to tow it in somewhere Attachment: DSCF3236.JPG (Downloaded 56 times)
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Mike S
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 02:33 am |
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Charred debris everywhere in the water.
Once again, we don't know if anyone was hurt, we hope not.
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dokdok
Moderator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 04:45 am |
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Great Report Mike. Maybe we'll learn tomorrow how things turned out. ~dokdok
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 04:57 am |
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I caught it on the 11pm Barrie news.. a family of 6 on board were all rescued by a neearby fishing boat.. all have life jackets on. One was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Cause was an overheating engine. The boat fiinally sank it was reported.
Glad to see no one seriously injured.. could have been much worse.
Have fun but play it SAFE!!
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horseshoe
VIP Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 10:33 am |
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great report and pictures Mike...Li'l harse was on his way here and stopped by the Kon tiki Marina and took a few long distant shots ...when he seen the smoke he told me on fone so i went to end of my street and could see the column of smoke too ..an exciting day on the bay for sure....hope they are all ok now ..smoke inhalation no fun espcially with alll the plastics etc ...ok gotta get fishing have a safe day all and happy labour day
Horseshoe
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jabadhut
Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 01:34 am |
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| I was tuned into 640 and they had Allen Thick on .something hockey related and he said that the boat belonged to his father........ that is as close to fame as I get.. hahaha Glad no one was hurt... Anchored + overheating engine??????????????????????????????????????????????
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Mike S
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Posted: Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 01:55 am |
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jabadhut wrote: Anchored + overheating engine??????????????????????????????????????????????
hmmm good point... I saw the rope down from the bow and it wasnt drifting.. its possible once danger set in they dropped anchor.. was weird all you could see at the back as a ladder, obviously made of metal.
Hopefully it was insured!! (speaking of, I just called TD for an insurance quote as mine is coming due.. they don't insure boats that are older than 15 yrs... was surprised and told them that will mean they lose the opportunityt to insure my house, auto and atv as well.
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jabadhut
Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 02:25 am |
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| I guess it could have been a Generator or ooops I forgot the blower agian... I have a buddy that just never remembers to turn the blower on.... I hate it when he drives the boat. rerererere KaBAM why am I floating in the air...... Lets all be careful out there........................
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ravinerat
Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 12:42 pm |
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Those are great shots Mike. Our live eye on the water.
RR
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dokdok
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Posted: Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 03:33 pm |
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jabadhut wrote: .... rerererere KaBAM why am I floating in the air...... Lets all be careful out there........................
Now that's funny (lol) ... Kinda reminds me of an episode off Red Green Show ...
Bill and his crazy adventures! (Harold, Red and Bill)
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