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Title: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: slickice on Feb 09, 2024, 06:18 PM

Just got word from a reliable source in Trout Creek that search & rescue along with FG are trying to retrieve a body from Marten Creek.  I guess he went through the ice last night.  His sled and gear were still on the ice with a big hole near by.  He was alone and about 70 years old.  This is second hand news but I'd classify my friend as reliable. :( :( 

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: slickice on Feb 09, 2024, 06:24 PM

Just verified w/Lakeside Bar in Trout Creek.  Indeed it's true. :( :(

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: PyroZuki on Feb 09, 2024, 08:15 PM

That really is too bad. That can be a really tough access point, especially with these El Nino seasons.

Well, here's one to him :tipup: R.I.P., sir.

Be safe out there, folks. Remember, spud bars/ ice chisels can help save yer life.


Pyro

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: Oldschoolben on Feb 10, 2024, 06:35 AM

Sad to hear.  I was going to hit that next week,  I think I'll find another place to fish

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: missoulafish on Feb 11, 2024, 09:36 PM

Thankful they were able to recover him.  What a crapty deal. :(

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: albo on Feb 13, 2024, 08:54 AM

as I get longer in the tooth and my health diminishes, I hope that I go doing something I love and not in some hospital bed. Rest in Peace Marten

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 13, 2024, 02:45 PM

RIP to him. The details of that story are unfortunately repeated all too frequently. Responders see the gear on the ice, but nobody fishing and a large hole through the ice which makes it obvious then what happened.

My use of a PFD in the past 5 years has increased dramatically when venturing onto the ice. Unless I see multiple people already safely on the ice covering the area I intend to fish, if the temperatures have been unreilable to keep growing the ice, my PFD stays on until I have walked the entire area I plan to fish that day

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: Papa John on Feb 13, 2024, 04:51 PM

Warrior, yup..... right on. When I turned 70 my bride said "You go out and but one of those float suit things!" So I did. Spendy but well worth the peace of mind. Also very warm. It is a great safety investment and gives both of us peace of mind.

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: BurbotsNBourbon on Feb 14, 2024, 10:34 AM

I've been meaning to buy some float bibs, with weird weather/ice this year it's probably time to do it.

Title: Re: Marten Cr. Drowning
Post by: albo on Feb 14, 2024, 12:28 PM

Quote from: BurbotsNBourbon on Feb 14, 2024, 10:34 AM

I've been meaning to buy some float bibs, with weird weather/ice this year it's probably time to do it.

I agree with you on this for sure. time to invest in more safety gear