‘Iceman’ Wim Hof Sued For Death of California Teenager Dutch ‘Iceman’ Wim Hof was sued last December by the family of a California teenager, who was found dead at the bottom of the family pool in August 2022. The teenager, named as Madelyn Rose Metzger, was allegedly using Wim Hof’s breathing technique before passing out and drowning. Her father Raphael Metzger is seeking $67 million in damages, and also […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Launches Initiative to Prevent Cold Water Shock Drownings in Lake Tahoe, CA Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in Lake Tahoe to wear a life jacket and “think before you sink.” Envisioned by local Girl Scout and South Lake Tahoe high school student Sadie Beall, the campaign […] Julia Schneemann | June 30, 2023 0 Comments
Raging Waters Due to Snowmelt Cause Several Drowning Deaths in California Spring in the mountains is an absolutely beautiful time. The days are long, the flowers are blossoming, and the heavy snowmelt causes amazing waterfalls and rivers to rage with force. It may seem like a dip in the water is a refreshing way to cool off, however, warnings have been issued highly discouraging doing so. Unfortunately, several bodies of water have […] John Cunningham | May 30, 2023 0 Comments
Potential ‘Cold Water Shock’ May Have Led Man to Drown in Lake Tahoe on Monday A Genoa, Nevada, man fell into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe on Monday and never resurfaced, according to local authorities. The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports that William Dunham, 79, had taken his wife, son, and two grandchildren out on the lake for the day. After dropping their son and grandchildren off on shore, Dunham and his wife returned to […] SnowBrains | July 20, 2022 3 Comments
Father Drowns Saving His 2 Children From Drowning in Lake Powell, UT On Thursday, August 5, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Glen Canyon Communications Center received an emergency marine band call reporting a possible drowning in the Warm Creek Bay area of Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Warm Creek is located between Navajo Canyon and Gunsight Bay, approximately 12 miles from the Glen Canyon Dam, in Kane County, Utah. The […] SnowBrains | August 9, 2021 0 Comments
Southern California Man Died After Jumping From Boat into Lake Tahoe Without Life Jacket A 36-year-old Southern Californian man died after jumping from a boat on Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, police have confirmed. The man was found at the Tahoe Keys Marina before 5 pm Tuesday. The man was boating with his family when he jumped into the lake without a life vest and got into trouble. Sadly, none of the family left on […] SnowBrains | July 16, 2021 0 Comments
Teenager Drowned After Falling Off Boat into Lake Tahoe, NV, on Monday A 17-year-old California boy drowned in Lake Tahoe on Monday afternoon, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reports. The boy has been named as Kyle Kawashima of Greenbrae. Kawashima was on a boat near Secret Cove with a group of 17 and 18-year olds when he accidentally fell overboard while switching seats. Related: Lake Tahoe Drowning Deaths Due to Cold Water Shock […] SnowBrains | July 8, 2021 0 Comments
Cold Water Immersion Safety Information With the last of the snow melting in the Sierra and across the country, skiers and snowboarders are taking to the water: surfing, paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, boating, or just plain floating. After a season of sending and getting rowdy in the snow, we usually think of summer water sports as fun, safe substitutes for our winter activities, and to […] Roger Romani | May 29, 2020 0 Comments
Man Died in Tubing Accident at Rubicon Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA Last Weekend A 27-year-old man drowned in a tubing accident in Rubicon Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA last weekend. According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s office, he was not wearing a life jacket when the incident occurred. Officials are still trying to contact next of kin before releasing his identity, although it is known that the man was from outside the country. […] SnowBrains | July 26, 2019 0 Comments
Drowning Is The Leading Cause of Death in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA As the snow melts away and campgrounds start to open to the public, the National Park Service has issued a warning about the tempting lakes and rivers in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA. Be extremely cautious near rivers, especially during spring and early summer. Spring rainfall and melting snow from the mountains makes river waters swift, icy cold, […] SnowBrains | June 20, 2019 0 Comments
Bode and Morgan Miller Announce Birth of Baby Boy 4 Months After Tragic Drowning of their Daughter Nearly four months after the tragic drowning of their 19-month-old daughter Emeline Grier, Bode and Morgan Miller are parents to a baby boy, the couple exclusively confirmed to PEOPLE. The newborn boy’s name hasn’t yet been shared with the public, but the couple’s midwife revealed that he was born at home in a birth pool, the same way as Emeline almost […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2018 0 Comments
California Man Who Didn’t Know How to Swim Dies Saving Nephew at Sequoia National Park Victor Mozqueda died on Saturday at Sequoia National Park in California trying to save 5 year-old Vincent Gonzalez from the Kaweah River. Despite not knowing how to swim, the 22 year-old man did not hesitate to jump in after his nephew. This was the second fatality at that spot on the river in two weeks. Mozqueda pushed the boy up for […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | June 28, 2018 1 Comment
19-Month-Old Daughter of Olympic Skier Bode Miller Drowns in Pool The 19-month-old daughter of Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller drowned in a pool on Saturday afternoon. Paramedics were unable to revive the baby after being called to the Miller’s Coto de Caza, CA home at 6:30pm on Saturday, according to Captain Tony Bommarito of the Orange County Fire Authority. We are beyond devastated. Our baby girl, Emmy, passed away yesterday. Never […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 11, 2018 0 Comments
Missing Miramonte Reservoir Kayaker Presumed Dead Sad news from this past week out of western Colorado. A fisherman who went missing on Miramonte Reservoir a week ago is being presumed dead. His kayak was found capsized the evening of Wednesday May 16th by a fellow boater, and a week later he has yet to be found. The kayakers name has not been officially released, but sources close […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | May 23, 2018 0 Comments
Recent Drownings In Colorado Are Making Us Question Tubing Regulations Colorado’s water related fatalities garnered national attention this summer, after three people died within a single week while tubing. The most recent incident occurred last week when a Denver mother died while trying to save her 11 year old son from drowning. Both mother and son were out tubing on Clear Creek in Golden, Colorado when the boy’s tube capsized. The […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 15, 2017 0 Comments
20-Year-Old Pro US Soccer Player in Critical Condition After Near Drowning in Lake Tahoe, CA Tragic news from the Lake Tahoe, CA July 4th Holiday. Matheus Silva was the youngest player on the Quakes roster at 18 years old when he signed with the team on July 15, 2015. Press Release from the San Jose Earthquakes, July 4th, 2017 “SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes released the following statement regarding 20-year-old midfielder Matheus Silva, who […] Industry News LadyBrains | July 5, 2017 1 Comment
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