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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Fatal mistakes made by eight Lake Tahoe boat passengers who drowned when their vessel capsized
The eight victims of the tragic Lake Tahoe boating accident were not wearing life jackets and made no distress calls when their vessel capsized. Ten boaters aboard a 28-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel set out from the California side of Lake Tahoe last month, eager to enjoy a sun-drenched day on the water for a 71st birthday celebration. But the day turned fatal when a sudden, powerful storm erupted over the lake - unleashing eight-foot waves, pounding hail and torrential rain - and struck without warning and ultimately capsized their boat, claiming eight lives. A preliminary report released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that only the two survivors were wearing flotation devices, and no distress call was made when a wave inundated their luxury boat, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. On the morning of June 21st, the conditions outside were perfect for a carefree weekend outing - clear skies, gentle breezes and steadily rising temperatures. Despite a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms - a common occurrence for seasoned boaters - hundreds still took to the water that day. But something shifted around 2pm - some boaters spotted whitecaps forming on the water, while others noticed the wind suddenly picking up, blowing fiercely from the north, as reported by The Los Angeles Times. According to the new report, the ten boaters were anchored at Emerald Bay when the boat's operator decided to leave the area as weather conditions began to worsen. But as they made their way back, according to one survivor, the waves and wind intensified, and marble-sized hail began accumulating in the boat, as reported by SF Chronicle. In an attempt to halt the unfolding chaos, the driver activated two bilge pumps - each capable of removing up to 1,100 gallons per hour - according to the report. From that moment, conditions deteriorated rapidly, transforming a calm day into a desperate race against time and nature - as eight-foot waves, 30-knot winds and hail engulfed the lake within just minutes. The engine of the ill-fated vessel failed approximately 50 to 100 yards from shore, near D.L. Bliss State Park. Once the boat came to a stop, some passengers tried to bail out water - but their efforts were overwhelmed as a large wave crashed over the side. According to Wednesday's report, one of the two survivors quickly put on a life jacket and began handing them out to others on board - but no one else immediately put theirs on. Moments later, the boat capsized, throwing all 10 passengers into the frigid 54-degree water. One survivor told investigators that it had begun to snow, according to the outlet. At around 3pm, a group of hikers called 911 and reported seeing a group in the water after their boat rolled over - all while waves in the area at the time were around eight-feet high. According to Wednesday's report, one of the two survivors quickly put on a life jacket and began handing them out to others on board - but no one else immediately put theirs on A hiker and a California State Parks lifeguard helped rescue the two survivors from the water - one was wearing a flotation device, while the other was clinging to one, according to the report. A massive search-and-rescue operation involving multiple agencies was quickly launched to locate the remaining boaters, including North Tahoe Fire, California State Parks, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the United States Coast Guard. The recovery operations also required advanced divers and specialized teams, including Wilderness Finder Search Dog Teams. Six bodies were recovered on the surface of the water near the capsized boat shortly after the storm. The following day, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a request from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office to assist in recovering the two remaining victims. The victims of the disaster were identified as: Paula Bozinovich, 71, Terry Pickles, 73, Joshua Antony Pickles, 37, Peter Bayes, 72, Timothy O'Leary, 71, Theresa Giullari, 66, James Guck, 69 and Stephen Lindsay, 63. The survivors were identified as Amy Friduss and her mother, Julie Lindsay - both from New York - who were treated at a hospital for hypothermia and other injuries, according to SF Chronicle. At the accident site, investigators recovered four life jackets and a single life ring, according to the report. Additional flotation devices were later discovered on the boat - some still in their original plastic packaging with tags attached, others tucked away in storage compartments, unused. The boat - which was called Over the Moon - was registered to California and valued at $393,000. The seating capacity was equipped for 12 passengers. As part of the preliminary report, investigators interviewed one survivor, a lifeguard, several witnesses, Good Samaritans and other boating personnel who were involved in the response, as reported by the outlet. The report also noted that investigators examined the boat - salvaged from the lake the day after the incident - and found no evidence of a hull breach, grounding or collision with any object. Among those who lost their lives was 37-year-old DoorDash executive Josh Pickles, along with his parents - 73-year-old Terry Pickles and 71-year-old Paula Bozinovich. Pickles' wife had stayed home taking care of their seven-month-old daughter at the time of the disaster, according to Fox News. The group was celebrating his mother's 71st birthday on Lake Tahoe. Two other victims were also from California: Josh Pickles' uncle, 72-year-old Peter Bayes, and 71-year-old Timothy O'Leary. The three remaining victims - 66-year-old Theresa Giullari, 69-year-old James Guck and 63-year-old Stephen Lindsay - were visiting from New York. 'These individuals were part of a closely connected family group enjoying a birthday gathering on the lake,' the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said in a June 24 statement. 'We extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were lost and all those who have been affected by this tragic event.'
The Independent
7 days ago
- The Independent
No one killed in the Lake Tahoe boat capsizing wore a life vest, investigators say
None of the eight people killed when a boat capsized during a sudden and fierce storm last month on Lake Tahoe in California were wearing life vests, federal investigators said in an initial report released Wednesday. Four members of a family who were celebrating a birthday were among those who died when the 28-foot (8.5-meter) gold Chris-Craft vessel was inundated and flipped over amid 10-foot (3-meter) waves June 21 on the lake's western edge. Weather was mostly calm when the party of 10 left the marina around noon, but within about two hours winds were strong enough to create whitecaps, according to the preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board. By 2:30 p.m., as the boat was returning to shore, it began to hail and the vessel ended up sideways to the growing waves. 'The boat took on water and some of the passengers attempted to bail the water out of the boat,' the report states. 'At one point, a particularly large wave overtook the boat.' Two people were rescued immediately after it flipped over. One of the survivors was found clinging to a life vest and the other was wearing one, according to the report. Six people were found dead that afternoon and evening and two more bodies were discovered the next day. None of the people found dead had been wearing life vests, the report said. Four life vests and one life preserver ring from the boat were recovered from the accident site. Hikers on shore called 911 after witnessing the vessel capsize. No distress calls were made from the boat, the report said. Toxicology tests for alcohol and other drugs for the deceased were conducted, and results are pending, officials said. Snow was reported on the shore and a nearby weather station recorded a top wind gust of 39 mph (62 kph) at around the time of the accident shortly after 3 p.m. By 4 p.m., the weather began to clear, and the skies were cloudless again shortly before 5:30 p.m., the report said. The intensity of the thunderstorm surprised even forecasters, who had predicted rain but nothing like the squall that lashed the southern part of the lake. Drowning and other accidental deaths occur each year on the lake, but boating accidents with numerous fatalities are rare, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli said last month. There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said.
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Associated Press
No one killed in the Lake Tahoe boat capsizing wore a life vest, investigators say
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — None of the eight people killed when a boat capsized during a sudden and fierce storm last month on Lake Tahoe in California were wearing life vests, federal investigators said in an initial report released Wednesday. Four members of a family who were celebrating a birthday were among those who died when the 28-foot (8.5-meter) gold Chris-Craft vessel was inundated and flipped over amid 10-foot (3-meter) waves June 21 on the lake's western edge. Weather was mostly calm when the party of 10 left the marina around noon, but within about two hours winds were strong enough to create whitecaps, according to the preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board. By 2:30 p.m., as the boat was returning to shore, it began to hail and the vessel ended up sideways to the growing waves. 'The boat took on water and some of the passengers attempted to bail the water out of the boat,' the report states. 'At one point, a particularly large wave overtook the boat.' Two people were rescued immediately after it flipped over. One of the survivors was found clinging to a life vest and the other was wearing one, according to the report. Six people were found dead that afternoon and evening and two more bodies were discovered the next day. None of the people found dead had been wearing life vests, the report said. Four life vests and one life preserver ring from the boat were recovered from the accident site. Hikers on shore called 911 after witnessing the vessel capsize. No distress calls were made from the boat, the report said. Toxicology tests for alcohol and other drugs for the deceased were conducted, and results are pending, officials said. Snow was reported on the shore and a nearby weather station recorded a top wind gust of 39 mph (62 kph) at around the time of the accident shortly after 3 p.m. By 4 p.m., the weather began to clear, and the skies were cloudless again shortly before 5:30 p.m., the report said. The intensity of the thunderstorm surprised even forecasters, who had predicted rain but nothing like the squall that lashed the southern part of the lake. Drowning and other accidental deaths occur each year on the lake, but boating accidents with numerous fatalities are rare, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli said last month. There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said.
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
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Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Joe Soucheray: A little DOGE goes a long way. Be careful with the mail.
My fondness for retrieving the mail has been described to me as antiquated, if not neurotic, by those who do their bidding online, which I reject out of hand on the grounds that I trust a mail carrier and his Jeep more than I trust an electronic pulse. Or her Jeep. The mail, and thus the United States Postal Service, represents to me an American convention on the level of church going, or voting on Election Day. I lose on those fronts, too. I am older now, but not old enough to remember when we actually got mail twice a day. What a thing to imagine, two occasions on the same day to anticipate great surprises, a British car newsletter, a card, perhaps an enticement to cruise the Rhine on a decked-out barge. And bills, of course, but I'd rather get the news on paper than on a screen. As for neurotic, that only kicks in when the mail, prior to me fetching it, has been driven over, there being so much bounty on a given day it spills out of the bin and across the garage floor. 'I didn't see it,' she says. How would you like to get your latest copy of Boathouse Barn Finds with tire tracks across the bow of a 1938 triple cockpit Chris Craft? President Elon Musk might now wish to throw out the USPS with the bath water. I couldn't take it. The news reports cite President Donald Trump as noodling about the USPS, maybe taking it private, maybe merging it with the Commerce Department. Yes, the USPS can't make a nickel in profit. It bleeds hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars. But has the Department of Energy has ever produced any energy? Has the Department of Education ever educated anybody? At least the mail puts something in my hand. And while I'm at it: Musk, leave the penny alone. There's no such thing as a lucky dime. Musk appears to be running the show. He appeared at Trump's first Cabinet meeting the other day dressed in a T-shirt, a black overcoat and a ballcap, like he just ducked in before running to the drugstore to get a prescription filled. Boys, the post office is probably America's oldest institution, first running out of a saloon in Boston as early as 1639. We weren't even a country yet! And just as probably it is America's favorite institution. According to the Pew Research Center, 75 percent of us have a favorable view of the post office, trailing only the National Park Service at 76 percent with a favorable view. God only knows, but it is unlikely they are going to pave over Yosemite. Much of what Musk is up to is long overdue. And it is laughable that the third assistant shift leader in each agency's Department of Loving and Happy Thoughts develops a terrible case of writer's block when asked to tell us what they did in the last five days, but I certainly got mail in the last five days. A little DOGE goes a long way, but at great risk to my polished image, it won't bother me a bit to continue feeding those hurting and in need, well, except in Minnesota, where thieves generally get the money before a kid gets the food. There are 530,000 USPS employees serving all of us. The current price of a stamp is 73 cents. The math will never work. Figure it out, Musk. That's what you're good at. Joe Soucheray can be reached at jsoucheray@ Soucheray's 'Garage Logic' podcast can be heard at Opinion Columnists | Miller, Kramer: Where time begins — a proposal to relocate the Prime Meridian to St. Paul Opinion Columnists | John Marboe: A grant for good food for good people … gone Opinion Columnists | Skywatch: Absolute perfection Opinion Columnists | Working Strategies: Weighing the buyout offer Part 2, personal considerations Opinion Columnists | Real World Economics: Shaky politics make for a shaky economy
