Two Who Died In Boating Mishap Identified
Monday, May 7, 2012 @ 4:52 PM
Prince George- The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two women who died following a jet-boating incident near Prince George on
May 6, 2012.
The two were among four persons on a jet-boat that capsized on the Willow River about 40 km northeast of Prince George on the afternoon of May 6. The
other two occupants of the boat were able to make it to safety, but the two women were unable to do so.
One body was recovered on the evening on May 6 downstream from the site of the incident. The second body was recovered on the morning of May 7 near
a logjam at the site of the capsizing.
The two have been identified as Christy Schwing, 31, and Carolyn Simpson,43. Both resided in Prince George.
The families of Ms. Schwing and Ms. Simpson have been notified.
The BC Coroners Service offers its condolences to the families and friends of Ms. Schwing and Ms. Simpson, and its appreciation for the work done by search-and-rescue crews, volunteers and RCMP in the search and recovery efforts.
Comments
Our hearts go out to your families.
X2
So very sorry for your loss; eventual peace and break from the sorrow to you all.
So sad, and sudden. Gravel plugging the intake reduces control of a jet boat to zero. No propulsion, no steering. The best they could have done is throw out the anchor and hope for it to catch. Chances are there was no time for that anyway. Log jams on a river are dangerous places. They scare the heck out of me. Stay clear.
Sincere condolences to the loved ones.
A big thank you to the SAR folks, and those who assisted them. You put yourselves in danger on that river to help someone in need. We should all appreciate emergency volunteers and support their efforts.
metalman.
Very sad out come. Our condolances to all those affected.
I must say however, that that type of boating in these high and fast water conditions is an extremely risky activity. Two boats should always go together if they go at all. Perhaps the province is going to have to legislate a ban on this for certain periods when the risks are too high.
Please— not more regulations!
Were the victims wearing PFDs?
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