Missing boater in Round Valley

[Fishinfire]

The search is currently underway for an individual that fell out of a boat. Multiple dive teams and a NJSP Helicopter enroute as well.

[waynedane]

That's not sounding good, hope they find him safe.

[hammer4reel]

wicked storms rolling through now, hope they successfully found him .

[waynedane]

Read it was a kayaker w/o life jacket. Hope it turns out ok.

[Eskimo]

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Body recovered. No life vest. Man's ID will be disclosed soon.


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[buzzbaiter]

I have just one thought. If your in a kayak - or canoe or tube whatever - why wouldn't you attach yourself to that kayak via a rope(aka safety line) like surfers do with their boards? God forbid you flip at least that kayak ain't getting away from you and you can either get back in it or use it as a raft. Seems so simple to do.

[bigfishy]

Seems quite simple- and it is ...but as i'm sure you know, most ppl take there overall safety for granted....They don't think it can happen to them or truely think they can handle a swim if need be.....RV is deceptively HUGE.....The fact that you can see nearly the entire res from almost every area makes it look much smaller than it really is.....Even in fair weather conditions it is a dangerous place for the average boater/kayaker/canoeist.....And in dicey conditions even the most skilled boaters can be caught with their pants down....RV takes one or more lives EVERY yr...I sometimes worry that these inccedents will close the place fer good...

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family...

[phil]

Originally Posted by buzzbaiter

I have just one thought. If your in a kayak - or canoe or tube whatever - why wouldn't you attach yourself to that kayak via a rope(aka safety line) like surfers do with their boards? God forbid you flip at least that kayak ain't getting away from you and you can either get back in it or use it as a raft. Seems so simple to do.

some people do that, personally, unless im in moving water I would never consider it. if you wear a pfd I don't see how anyone can die unless you have an actual medical emergency, or die from exposure. yet every year people die WITHOUT PFDs.

[Eskimo]

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The body has been identified. It is Chen Shao, 24, of North Brunswick.

Here's the updated article: http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-d...l#incart_river


This is probably him:
http://www.classmates.com/people/Chen-Shao/8703034906

I think this is his Facebook Page. He was a flight instructor:
https://www.facebook.com/AzianPhoenix






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[buzzbaiter]

In all honesty, I can't remember the last time I saw someone here wearing a PFD in any photos.

Could only find this. Kudos to the parents but mom & dad u should be wearing one too!

http://www.njfishing.com/forums/atta...5&d=1405795239