‘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
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