Missing Duck Hunter - Long Point Bay

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Missing Duck Hunter - Long Point Bay

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I noticed the search planes and helicopters pass overhead today. I knew immediately what that meant and I had hoped it was a training excercise.

It's not.

Sadly, there is a 52 year old Hamilton man missing on the bay. Apparently they've found his boat, but still have not located him.

I hope this ends well. Very cold temps last night and for tonight again. :?

I wish there was a way they could contact local boaters that are properly equipt so we could help with the search.
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Very sad. I really hope he is ok and they find him soon.

I wonder about sometimes when fishing alone. If I fall out, the boat will keep going. Is there anything on the market that will stop the engine when I fall out of the boat? I'd use it if I could get something.
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Yes Bosc. Your lanyard cord should be attached to you and your kill switch.


He's been missing since Saturday...reported missing Monday by co-workers. Doesn't look good.
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I caught the Hamilton news at 11pm.
search called off to weather but they wil be back out in the morning.
I hope they do find him Safe and sound.
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Post by Bassmaster »

It's unfortunate this happened, also underscores why you really shouldn't head out on the lake by yourself :shock:

I would think it will become a recovery search as opposed to a rescue :oops:

The cold temps plus the frigid air= not a good situation.

I remember when I nearly drowned in Erie back in 1999, it was the middle of July and I was amazed how cold the water was the further I drifted out. Thankfully somebody was with me and hollered at a nearby boater or I wouldn't be here... :shock:
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As much as I was hoping to get out one last time before the boat was stored away , stories like this remind me that its not a great idea without the right gear .
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The OPP Marine unit found his body yesterday. Sad news indeed.


Rest in peace.
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Norfolk County : Duck Hunter Found on Long Point Bay
Posted by Newsroom on 2005/11/30 5:54:11 (38 reads)

A Hamilton man's body has been found floating off St. Williams in Long Point Bay. Yesterday afternoon, a resident in a boat found 52 year old John Kiczula. He was located in the marsh area not far from Booths Harbour. A post mortem will be conducted today. Kiczula was reported missing to Hamilton police by a family member November 21st. He is believed to have gone out on the Inner Bay of Long Point Bay to duck hunt, his boat was found last week.
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Sad to hear.
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