Author Topic: Swimmin in Webster (Read 1558 times)

Massfisher · « **on:** Feb 18, 2009, 04:51 PM »

Just saw on the news 2 people went through webster lake on their 4 wheeler. They were fine and they pulled themselves out, but the fire department came to get the four wheeler out. Some lady called for help as she was out there watching her kids skate.

bigbry068 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 04:55 PM »

That is a tricky place if you do not know the currents, we have good ice we just need to be careful.

Madpuppy · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 05:42 PM »

Good job Jim, proud of you!!! It's a tough situation and requires qiuck thinking, hats off buddy

reelucky · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 05:46 PM »

I was thinking about going there this weekend.

Is that State ramp area OK. Was thinking about Breeze Point Way area also. Maybe Memorial Beach.

Where is the channel

? The narrows between the ponds

Thanks in advance for all your help, Jeffrey

bigbry068 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 05:59 PM »

There are 2 channels you have to watch, But if you fish the boat ramp memorial beach area you will be just fine. At the boat area though do not go to close to the brush line you see on the left running parallel to the covE. There were iceboats out there all week.

bigbry068 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:02 PM »

GREAT JOB JIM!!!!!!!!!! COOL thinking prevails in that situation.

Junior88 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:04 PM »

Nice Job Jim C. ! You da man ! Dont want to embarrass you but you are a hero !

BITES ON · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:08 PM »

good stuff jim!! you are real hero man!

GrizlyGarou · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:14 PM »

Wow.

Right on, Jim!

How deep is the water where they went through?

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:31 PM »

we had are quads out on webster lake sat and the channel was open a bit on the right in the morning u could still drive threw by the end of the day the ice buckeled in the channel and there was like 3 feet of water on top of the ice and it was opening up big time we didnt go back that way

Porter · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:38 PM »

Jim,

Thank you for what you did and for your courage/bravery.... I can only hope I would do the same one day if needed. - Porter

JimC · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 06:40 PM »

Here's the thing,first of all, the ice was 12" thick where I was fishing, plenty of ice to get on and off. The guy that went through the ice lives on the lake. You would not think that someone familiar with the lake would go through the channel this time of year. it was wide open,water from one side to the other about 1ft. across.he told me he always goes through there with his snowmobile. I have no idea what he was thinking of but let me tell ya I wanted to strangle the guy for risking his kids life with his sheere stupidity. prior to falling through He actually went to the left shoreline, Heading to the back lake, him and his kid got off the atv and looked around the point. they then preceeded to get back on the atv and go in the middle of the cut where the droppoff is I think it is like 6-10ft where they were and I knew before they went down they were in trouble.they just dissapeared, and I just started running as fast as I could with all my gear on while calling 911 on my cell. it is something I will never forget in my whole life and it took a while for it to sink in what had happened but this could have all been avoided with common sense. I'm just happy the kid was fine after he dried off, as for the dad I just hope he learned something from this.

unoman · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 07:22 PM »

Good job keeping your head and takin care of business....Thanks from allof us....K

JDiPerrio · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 07:50 PM »

:salute: Thank god for people like Jimbo

trying to catch a biggie · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 08:12 PM »

Off memorial beach boat ramp its safe..12in of ice about..just dont wander to far to the left current there..open water...u somtimes see snow mobiles gliding across the open water..

Roncarr · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 08:13 PM »

Way to go Jimbo hats off to ya

FROZEN SHINER · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 08:56 PM »

WOW,and just after this happens i get calls saying see the ice isnt safe but they have to understand.its all not safe it you dont test it with a atv.jim dont know ya but would like to have you around when things go a stray.good job buddy.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 09:06 PM »

great job jim

Stealth · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 09:12 PM »

You must have been someone's guardian angel today. Fortunate for them you responded so quickly. Thank goodness you were there. Great job!

reelucky · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 09:56 PM »

Just checking back for ice conditions. As I was first posting the accounts from Jim were coming in.

Here's the thing. By rescuing the son, Jim actually saved the fathers life also. He removed the immediate priority so the father could then help himself.

I know first hand how this works from several accidents.

I go 100 miles out in the Atlantic, 1000-2000 feet deep, for 3-4-5 days at a time. Try doing stupid stuff out there.

BE PREPARED
DON'T PANIC
PRIORITIZE
ACT AGGRESSIVELY WITHOUT BECOMING ANOTHER PART OF THE ACCIDENT

YOU DID ALL THE RIGHT THINGS INTHE RIGHT ORDER MY HAT'S OFF TO YOU JIM

Capt. Jeffrey

THE JIGGER · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 18, 2009, 10:07 PM »

Quote from: JimC on Feb 18, 2009, 06:40 PM

Here's the thing,first of all, the ice was 12" thick where I was fishing, plenty of ice to get on and off. The guy that went through the ice lives on the lake. You would not think that someone familiar with the lake would go through the channel this time of year. it was wide open,water from one side to the other about 1ft. across.he told me he always goes through there with his snowmobile. I have no idea what he was thinking of but let me tell ya I wanted to strangle the guy for risking his kids life with his sheere stupidity. prior to falling through He actually went to the left shoreline, Heading to the back lake, him and his kid got off the atv and looked around the point. they then preceeded to get back on the atv and go in the middle of the cut where the droppoff is I think it is like 6-10ft where they were and I knew before they went down they were in trouble.they just dissapeared, and I just started running as fast as I could with all my gear on while calling 911 on my cell. it is something I will never forget in my whole life and it took a while for it to sink in what had happened but this could have all been avoided with common sense. I'm just happy the kid was fine after he dried off, as for the dad I just hope he learned something from this.
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Great Job Jim
I can relate to what you experienced today. I pulled a father and two young children out years ago and let me tell you what happened today will stay in front of your mind for the rest of your life every time you step on the hardwater.
Your initial reaction focuses on the child's safety and there are no thoughts of jeprodizing your own life.
After it is all done is when you realize what happened ,what you did and in my case actually started shaking.
Now you know what it feels like to be a hero and I believe that I speak for everybody on this sight.
Thank you for being in the right spot at the right time.
The Jigger

jiml · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 02:01 AM »

I'm glad you guys posted this information! My wife saw this on the news and thinks the whole state is unsafe for ice fishing now! I assume Webster Lake has quite a current and that is why there is open water. I've told her that smaller ponds and lakes (the ones that I fish) are fine! I drill plenty of test holes before venturing out this time of year anyway! Jim......whoever you are....GOOD WORK ACTING FAST!

Pike Bait · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 06:38 AM »

Great job Jim....i've fished there years ago and i know exactly where your talking about.

It would be a great story for media...

knotreelly · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 07:31 AM »

quick thinking on your part, you did good

flaggs · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 08:25 AM »

“A strict observance of the written laws is doubtless one of the high virtues of a good citizen, but it is not the highest. The laws of necessity, of self-preservation, of [saving a life] when in danger, are of higher obligation.” ...Thomas Jefferson

Jim, my hat off to you! Indeed.. you have saved the life of young child and as a fellow angler, you make me proud!

Flaggs!

mammathoner · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 08:33 AM »

Wow! I got tingles just reading that. Super Job Jim!! I'd fish with you anytime!

Drakedog · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 10:13 AM »

Great JOB!

How has the fishing been out that way? Not to change the subject....

fishinfool · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 19, 2009, 01:03 PM »

WTG JimI speak from experience when I congratulate you,I had a similar experience years back and to this day my eyes are always looking for it again.Like you say there is no reason for it but there are idiots out there who are willing to put not only their lives but the lives of their children in jeopardy for no reason.

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Author Topic: Swimmin in Webster (Read 1558 times)