Missing Fisherman at Waconda

What started out to be a great fishing trip amoung local friends turned tragic. One of the fisherman fell out of the boat. His friend put on a life jacket and took one with him over he went. It left another man in the boat. The man in the boat stop the motor. When he went to restart the motor it would not turn over. He knew at this time they were all in trouble. He call 911 for help. The rescurers help the man in the boat to safety. Then started the search for the other two men. At midnight the search was called off because of foggy conditions. Then on Sunday morning the resurers found one the men walking on the south side of the lake. He had cuts on the bottom of his feet. He was wearing only a tee-shirt. He said the current in the channel was so strong he couldn't find his freind. The search is still continueing at this time. The only information I can give that all the men were in their 20's. The one missing man is married and has several children. Please be in prayer for this young man's family and the rescure workers.
So sad. All of you please be careful out there on the water.

Prayers sent.Hope it turns out well!

Prayers going up for that man and his family.

Read about this on KWCH, hope all turns out well. Prayers on the way.

Prayer sent.

So sad!! Prayers sent. <*)}}}><

Prayer sent.
That is awful sad


Rick

Prayers sent

Hopefully all turns out for the best, Praying for that outcome.

The missing man was found about 10 a.m. today.

Hopefully he was found safe.

unfortuately not
report from web:
This morning, shortly after a large ground search was launched involving mounted teams, teams on ATV’s and teams on foot… the call went out – cease operations. The order was made shortly in front of 10:00 0’clock.
The man who was the focus of the search, 36-year old Timothy Griffiths from Hunter, was found by one of the boat patrols that went out on Waconda Lake earlier in the morning.
The search was approaching the 72-hour mark when Griffiths’ body was located in the water in the southwest portion of the unforgiving lake.
Mitchell County Sheriff Doug Daugherty said finding the Hunter man, who had come to the lake for an evening fishing trip with 2-other men, was a relief for everyone involved.

Very sad ending, feel for his family and kids. To all my friends on CC, be careful out there and always wear you life jacket when fishing out of your boat at night.

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Very sad ending, feel for his family and kids. To all my friends on CC, be careful out there and always wear you life jacket when fishing out of your boat at night.

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Preyers sent to for his family and kids.

With this 3 day weekend coming up, Be safe out there guys and gals.
If you fish TX.. one of the rules is..Life jackets on when the big motor is on..and the "dead man's kill switch" must be connected to the boat's driver.
Everyone have fun
Rick

This morning Salina Journal has a complete article on the drowning. As I read it I realized I knew this man and his family. I worked with his wife at Long Riders in Glen Elder several years ago. Now this has personally affects me. To make matters worse, Laura just lost her father two weeks ago. She now has 4 girls to raise by herself. I will send her all of your prayers thank you guys for all your concern.

Please be careful as the holiday weekend approaches. God Be With All of You.
It is a Joy to Know Jesus.
Marilyn

Definitely a sad deal for sure. Prayers for everyone involved. Are there any memorials setup or anyone thought about us CDC members getting something setup to help out this family? Just an idea?

Be safe out there everyone!

Sounds like a good idea CaptainT6. Sweetheart do you know if there is a menorial fund, or is it too early.

I haven't heard anything yet. I will let you know if there is. That would be nice.

Memorial will to the Griffiths Family Chidren Fund. Here is the address: Laura Griffiths, 706 E. Wheat Drive, Hunter, Kansas, 67452. I know this will be appreciated by the family. Marilyn

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Memorial will to the Griffiths Family Chidren Fund. Here is the address: Laura Griffiths, 706 E. Wheat Drive, Hunter, Kansas, 67452. I know this will be appreciated by the family. Marilyn

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Hopefully there is an electronic funds donation point setup also.....would be fast and easy for them to set up using Pp