Quest4Fun
08-10-2007, 09:05 AM
I didn't hear about this one, it appears this man drowned while trying to retrieve his easy-up :( Just goes to show that anything can happen!
California Man Dead
In Havasu Incident
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ - The San Bernardino County CoronerÂ’s Office has just announced the unusual death of a man in an incident in Lake Havasu on the night of August fourth. HeÂ’s been identified as Thomas James Gemmell Jr., 61, of Los Alamitos, California. He was camping at Black Meadow Landing Resort when his lakeside canopy was blown into the water by strong winds. He jumped in after it, trying to retrieve the large cover and witnesses saw him disappear under the water. They then attempted to rescue Gemmell, found him in the water and brought him to shore. CPR was started while they awaited paramedics. He was pronounced dead at 12:03 AM.
California Man Dead
In Havasu Incident
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ - The San Bernardino County CoronerÂ’s Office has just announced the unusual death of a man in an incident in Lake Havasu on the night of August fourth. HeÂ’s been identified as Thomas James Gemmell Jr., 61, of Los Alamitos, California. He was camping at Black Meadow Landing Resort when his lakeside canopy was blown into the water by strong winds. He jumped in after it, trying to retrieve the large cover and witnesses saw him disappear under the water. They then attempted to rescue Gemmell, found him in the water and brought him to shore. CPR was started while they awaited paramedics. He was pronounced dead at 12:03 AM.