Author Topic: man through the ice on Pequawket Pond (Read 5019 times)

potatomansoup · « **on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:10 PM »

Tonight I came out of a meeting near Pequawket Pond in Conway (Near the dam) and I heard someone yelling for help. I grabbed my phone and called 911. While I did that my friend ran to the fire department. There was a guy who fell through the ice right behind the fire department. I started going towards him while on the phone with 911. I tried to grab a branch near the shore to reach out to him and I fell through. The ice was less than 2" thick. I was over my head. I self-rescued and stayed on the ice yelling instructions to the guy. He was in a panic. The fire department got on the ice, threw some ropes out and the guy went under. They spent an hour trying to get to him, several firemen went through in their cold water gear and couldn't get him. He didn't make it. I am cold, tired and feel terrible for the guys family. Please remember, places that were safe a year ago are not the same today. Use caution on the ice....I will be haunted by this event..

Swampdonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:17 PM »

That is terriable man. Thankfully you are ok. Keep your head up you did all you could.

potatomansoup · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:18 PM »

Quote from: Swampdonkey on Feb 09, 2016, 09:17 PM

That is terriable man. Thankfully you are ok. Keep your head up you did all you could.

Thanks, I am rattled to the bone

Coffin Dodger · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: Swampdonkey on Feb 09, 2016, 09:17 PM

That is terriable man. Thankfully you are ok. Keep your head up you did all you could.

X 2 !

Coffin Dodger · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:22 PM »

Quote from: potatomansoup on Feb 09, 2016, 09:18 PM

Thanks, I am rattled to the bone

That whole situation gives one a different perspective!
Keep your head on straight. You did all the right things!

SALMONEMIA · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:27 PM »

Quote from: Coffin Dodger on Feb 09, 2016, 09:22 PM

That whole situation gives one a different perspective!
Keep your head on straight. You did all the right things!

Agreed sounds like you did everything you could have. Considering it was night time. You have courage. I can only imagine how you will re live this moment. Sad news. I imagine that you are rattled. Too bad for him and his family

FishSlayer20 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:33 PM »

very unfortunate, you are very brave soul for doing what you did.

Nitro16 · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 11:45 PM »

At least you survived. Much props for even trying to go out there. Ice is crazy. You just never know. Prayers to this man's family.

jimmyrig · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 01:08 AM »

That is horrible! I saw this on the news , looked like horrible conditions. You did all the right things, like you said, thoughts go to his family. Terribly sad story.

Jimmy

justatrout · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 03:43 AM »

you did what you could do , it had to be hard to see that happened

BuKhUnT · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 04:13 AM »

Ugh can't imagine! You did more then most people would man... Like tony said don't beat your self up you did what u could do.

potatomansoup · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 04:16 AM »

Thanks for the support, of course I keep replaying the event over in my head...

I will be OK, just wish someone could have saved him. The spot he fell in on is more river than pond and was liquid two days ago... I bet he took that short cut before and thought he was safe..
http://www.wmur.com/news/man-missing-after-falling-through-ice-in-conway/37912932

Deal Ninja · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 04:48 AM »

Prayers out for you and the man and his family. Absolve yourself. You did all you could do and far more than most would have. Very sorry you have to grapple with such a terrible event.

Mark

JRA · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:25 AM »

Be strong, you did what you could. Thoughts to the family.

Good luck, Stay safe

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:32 AM »

Very sorry to hear this.

Tragic all the way around.

Cub · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:36 AM »

That's awful.. You did all you could.. Not sure what else to say.. ugh

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:38 AM »

Quote from: JRA on Feb 10, 2016, 05:25 AM

Be strong, you did what you could. Thoughts to the family.

Good luck, Stay safe

X2

winnisquam guy · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:00 AM »

I am terribly sorry you had to have this happen to you. you acted selflessly which is honorable. feel free to reach out for support. my prayers are with you and the victims' family.

BrookieSlayer99 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:06 AM »

You did what you could and sometimes it just doesn't work out. Props to you for trying to save him and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

hockeynut12 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:07 AM »

Although no one can stop you from feeling the way you do, please remember that you risked your own life to try to save another. That's what hero's do. You did nothing wrong. You are lucky to be here to tell us about this. Hug your loved ones tight and be thankful there weren't 2 bodies to recover. Thank you.

PoolGuy · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:17 AM »

Quote from: BrookieSlayer99 on Feb 10, 2016, 06:06 AM

You did what you could and sometimes it just doesn't work out. Props to you for trying to save him and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

X2

Roccus · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:23 AM »

you will never forget it... but you have the satisfaction of knowing that had you not been there... someone may have filed a missing persons report never knowing what happened to their loved one...

Capt. Black · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:53 AM »

As others have said, you did all you could. Thanks for trying. Thoughts and prayers with his family. Be safe out there.

Catfish76 · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 06:59 AM »

Quote from: JRA on Feb 10, 2016, 05:25 AM

Be strong, you did what you could. Thoughts to the family.

Good luck, Stay safe

X3

draz · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:01 AM »

You did what you could do, putting yourself in harm's way to help another person, without even thinking of your own. Prayers to you and the man's family.
Keep your head up. Thank you and stay safe, everyone!!!

meatandmetal · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:13 AM »

You did everything that you could under the circumstances. Thank God that you were able to get out. Stay strong.

Mr.Harry · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:25 AM »

That's really rough. Sorry to hear this. Glad you're ok. Prayers to the family.

joedigio · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:34 AM »

Very sad story. Do you know if the guy was out on the ice fishing? What a tragedy.

NH Trout Fisherman · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:36 AM »

Very Sad News to hear.

As others have mentioned. You made the effort and put yourself at risk to help another. Glad to hear You made it out OK.

Very Sorry to hear about the other man. Thoughts and Prayers to his family. $:-\$

800stealth · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 07:41 AM »

Scary situation for sure, I hope you get beyond what you have seen and know that you did more than a lot would have. Thanks for being a real sportsman, and a good person.

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Author Topic: man through the ice on Pequawket Pond (Read 5019 times)

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