Rescue crews respond to two snowmobiles, four people through the ice call in town of Parishville

Fire and rescue units and divers from around the county were called out at 8:15 p.m. Monday to a report of two snowmobiles that had gone through the ice on the Rainbow Falls Reservoir, a man-made lake in the southwest corner of the town of Parishville.

[retired_lovingit]

Will people never learn to stay off the ice in the wintertime?

[retired_lovingit]

I like little boys.

[retired_lovingit]

retired_lovingit wrote:

I like little boys.

Next time you make a comment, jerk, use your own name instead of mine.

[FYI]

retired_lovingit wrote:

Will people never learn to stay off the ice in the wintertime?

. Have sime sypathy! This isn't exactly the first thing I would say when I hear of people passing away from an accident...god bless all four of these people and may the ones who passes away rest in peace. Prayers going out to the families involved.

[from NC now]

Canton-based state police said Robert Campbell, 78, of Canton and Robert Whalen, 87, of Norwood, were pronounced dead at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after their snowmobiles fell into icy water on Rainbow Falls Reservoir in the Town of Parishville.

[retired_lovingit]

FYI wrote:

<quoted text>. Have sime sypathy! This isn't exactly the first thing I would say when I hear of people passing away from an accident...god bless all four of these people and may the ones who passes away rest in peace. Prayers going out to the families involved.

When I made this comment, I had only heard that snowmobilers had broken through the ice. There was no information at the time about any deaths occurring. I do sympathize with their families. I know how painful grief is, but I also believe tragedies like this one could be avoided.

[WOW]

You should be ashamed. Absolutely heartless that you would be talking like this whoever you are.

[Raul Luar]

WOW wrote:

You should be ashamed. Absolutely heartless that you would be talking like this whoever you are.

Talking like what?? Valid points were posted and no malicious statements were made, except for the troll in the second post.

Quit being a drama queen.

[retired_lovingit]

Raul Luar wrote:

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Talking like what?? Valid points were posted and no malicious statements were made, except for the troll in the second post.
Quit being a drama queen.

Thanks, Raul.

[wowww]

How heartless!!!! Accidents do happen. People make misteakes. Like your parents having you.

[northeastman]

retired_lovingit wrote:

<quoted text>When I made this comment, I had only heard that snowmobilers had broken through the ice. There was no information at the time about any deaths occurring. I do sympathize with their families. I know how painful grief is, but I also believe tragedies like this one could be avoided.

From what the news said it sounded like they didnt know they were on the ice maybe?

[Billybob]

Campbell is from Norwood (retired NiMo) and Whalel is from canton (witherby @ Whalen )

[doe]

Yes very sad but I agree people need to take caution when snowmobiling on or near the water its only common sense. I love snowmobiling and I am always concerned when someone gets hurt or worse. The other person on here was trying to open peoples eyes so it does not happen again. If I am wrong I apologize.

[VD Breath]

northeastman wrote:

it sounded like they didnt know they were on the ice maybe?

They were on water...if they were on ice they wouldn't have sank jackass

[der]

VD Breath wrote:

<quoted text>They were on water...if they were on ice they wouldn't have sank jackass

They got onto the ice at the wrong spot. They have camps on rainbow and they took their sleds over the ice dozens of times this year. The wind and snow that night made them disorientated and they ended up going from ice to open water.

[northeastman]

VD Breath wrote:

<quoted text>They were on water...if they were on ice they wouldn't have sank jackass

I am deeply hurt my birthday surely wont come this year.VD Breath says it all.
I was just wondering about the details to learn what I can from a tragic accident so as to keep myself and fellow riders more safe.

[retired_lovingit]

northeastman wrote:

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I am deeply hurt my birthday surely wont come this year.VD Breath says it all.
I was just wondering about the details to learn what I can from a tragic accident so as to keep myself and fellow riders more safe.

I understood what you were asking as I'm sure others did. Why do so many topix users insult others? And the name-calling! It's so rude and unnecessary.

[northeastman]

retired_lovingit wrote:

<quoted text>I understood what you were asking as I'm sure others did. Why do so many topix users insult others? And the name-calling! It's so rude and unnecessary.

I dont let trolls get away with calling me names thats the reason for my response.
I find it interesting that you call me out on it when at the beginning of the post you were apparently impersonated to insult you Im guessing and you wasted no time retaliating. I didnt take offense, just saw it as you standing up for yourself.

[Billybob]

I just hope when I'm 87 I'll still have the ambition to get off my ass and be one with mother nature like he/they did....doing what they loved to do.

[retired_lovingit]

northeastman wrote:

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I dont let trolls get away with calling me names thats the reason for my response.
I find it interesting that you call me out on it when at the beginning of the post you were apparently impersonated to insult you Im guessing and you wasted no time retaliating. I didnt take offense, just saw it as you standing up for yourself.

Definitely wasn't calling you out, northeastman. Was referring to VD Breath's response to yours. Didn't care for his negativity and name-calling of you.