43f-ish water temp, 45f-ish air temp. Winds at 13mph, gusting to 20. That's not a pleasant immersion, and cold enough of a water temp initiate a gasp reflex. 6 feet is deep enough that you wouldn't touch bottom, and in a stricken state one generally won't drive down to find out if it's another 6 inches or 6 feet.
No word about safety gear, with conditions that were approaching dry suit territory. I fear that this will be a simple case of the environment being stronger than the preparations. No real consolation, but skipping the obvious to go straight to murder is a disservice to the investigation.
Vehicle unlocked with keys inside is common practice in water sports.
Yep, waders filled with water is like having 30LB weights on each ankle. Beautiful photography. Very unfortunate situation.Filled waders is a bad time.
Those are great photographs.
Filled waders are heavy on land but they don't pull you down in the water.Yep, waders filled with water is like having 30LB weights on each ankle. Beautiful photography. Very unfortunate situation.
Filled waders are heavy on land but they don't pull you down in the water.
The news has been saying "cold water drowning" was the cause of death, with no other signs of trauma. I've not heard any mention of other medical conditions.I wonder if he had some sort of medical episode which caused him to lose consciousness while he was in the water?
No matter what the cause was, its tragic and I hope his family can eventually find peace and comfort after their loss. And I am proud of my fellow Hoosiers who turned out in force to help search for him.
As someone who has gone for an involuntary swim in similarly cold water, it doesn't take long for the cold to sap you of your strength and stamina. It happens surprisingly quick. Without a PFD and help close at hand, it is very easy for someone to drown in cold water.The news has been saying "cold water drowning" was the cause of death, with no other signs of trauma. I've not heard any mention of other medical conditions.