Ocean7
Bronze Member
well hello all! Just droppin' by to see what's happening in here and what you all have
been up to. I'll be MIA till probably fall - so don't expect to see any finds.
Was very sorry to hear about Wayne and his tragic mishap in the water. (see below)
This points out just how dangerous water hunting can be, and we should all take notes
from this tragedy. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. Mines and caves can
be just as dangerous and deadly. Be careful out there and don't take unnecessary
risks to find any treasure. It's not worth your life. Always think about what could
go wrong esp. when in the water. You only have minutes to save your own life.
Know exactly what you'll do before it ever happens. Plan ahead!
I've thought about how to avoid such things, and the only thing I've come up with other
than wearing a life preserver - is to have a big truck tire inner-tube attached to your
waist with a rope. The inner-tube tire can used as a screen to sift stuff from bottom
surface. If you do fall into a hole - you have access to an immediate flotation device.
The other thing you can do is walk your planned route in the water without equipment
and find out if any holes or ledges exist within close distance to where you'll be hunting.
Well enough on that subject. Enjoy the rest of your summer and be safe! HH!
Ocean7
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here are some quoted excerpts on Wayne and a trust fund setup in his name from
another site. I didn't know Wayne personally but have read some very nice things
about him from other people who did know him. He was a fellow MD'er who loved
this hobby, and left behind a wife and 3 kids.
"On Sunday, August 14, 2005, Outdoor Outfitters was dealt a great loss with the
untimely death of Wayne Otto. Wayne was doing something that he loved -
water hunting with friends at Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, when he accidentally
drowned stepping off a sandbar."
"He leaves behind Teri, his wife of 8 years; son, Wolfy, 7; daughters, Angela, 6 and
Morgan, 3."
"Announcing the W.A.M Children's Education Trust Fund set up for the children
of the late Wayne Otto who we all know just passed away...
W.A.M Children's Education Trust Fund
(W.A.M = Wolfgang, Angela, Morgan )"
Contributions can be sent to : W.A.M FUND
FIRST BANK OF OCONOMOWOC
155 W.WISCONSIN AVE.
OCONOMOWOC, WI. 53066
you can read more about it at:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,203165,203165#msg-203165
been up to. I'll be MIA till probably fall - so don't expect to see any finds.
Was very sorry to hear about Wayne and his tragic mishap in the water. (see below)
This points out just how dangerous water hunting can be, and we should all take notes
from this tragedy. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. Mines and caves can
be just as dangerous and deadly. Be careful out there and don't take unnecessary
risks to find any treasure. It's not worth your life. Always think about what could
go wrong esp. when in the water. You only have minutes to save your own life.
Know exactly what you'll do before it ever happens. Plan ahead!
I've thought about how to avoid such things, and the only thing I've come up with other
than wearing a life preserver - is to have a big truck tire inner-tube attached to your
waist with a rope. The inner-tube tire can used as a screen to sift stuff from bottom
surface. If you do fall into a hole - you have access to an immediate flotation device.
The other thing you can do is walk your planned route in the water without equipment
and find out if any holes or ledges exist within close distance to where you'll be hunting.
Well enough on that subject. Enjoy the rest of your summer and be safe! HH!
Ocean7
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
here are some quoted excerpts on Wayne and a trust fund setup in his name from
another site. I didn't know Wayne personally but have read some very nice things
about him from other people who did know him. He was a fellow MD'er who loved
this hobby, and left behind a wife and 3 kids.
"On Sunday, August 14, 2005, Outdoor Outfitters was dealt a great loss with the
untimely death of Wayne Otto. Wayne was doing something that he loved -
water hunting with friends at Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, when he accidentally
drowned stepping off a sandbar."
"He leaves behind Teri, his wife of 8 years; son, Wolfy, 7; daughters, Angela, 6 and
Morgan, 3."
"Announcing the W.A.M Children's Education Trust Fund set up for the children
of the late Wayne Otto who we all know just passed away...
W.A.M Children's Education Trust Fund
(W.A.M = Wolfgang, Angela, Morgan )"
Contributions can be sent to : W.A.M FUND
FIRST BANK OF OCONOMOWOC
155 W.WISCONSIN AVE.
OCONOMOWOC, WI. 53066
you can read more about it at:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,203165,203165#msg-203165
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