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help needed finding missing kayaker #3153307 02/24/09 02:39 AM
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Not sure if any Houston area readers here, or if anyone from here might be headed there, but here is a link to updates on the missing Kayaker at Clear Lake, and they are asking for kayakers, or boats to help search.

Wish I was free to go help.

http://texasequusearch.org/2009/02/search-for-missing-kayaker-in-seabrook-tx-tes-needs-searchers/

02/23/09- Monday, Feb 23, 2009 - 6:30pm The search for Dr Zella will continue tomorrow morning at Clear Lake Park. We are still in need of boats, kayaks, jet skis and waverunners, in addition to people to act as observers on the boats. All volunteers should report to the Command Center at the boat launch at Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway at 8:00 am.

At this time, five boats have been deployed into Clear Lake using side scan sonar and other advanced technology to locate Stephen. Many of the boats and the dive teams will continue to work throughout the night. At this point, Dr Zella has not yet been found, but our hopes are not dimmed that he will be found soon. Our prayers, our thoughts, and our continued commitment remain with Dr Zella and his loving family and friends.

02/23/09 - Monday, Feb 23, 2009 4:15pm We have been asked to post the following message from the children of Dr. Stephen Zella:

We need volunteers to help in the fight to find my daddy. I love him so much. If you can help the volunteers with a boat or kayak, please help them.
We have not stopped the search.
Lovingly,
Remington Zella, age 11 and Maxwell Zella, age 8

Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: RPB] #3153420 02/24/09 03:04 AM
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Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: RPB] #3158431 02/25/09 04:22 AM
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That's quite a tragedy. Reading the kid's statement is so sad. I see the kayaker was not wearing a life jacket. I am sure a lot of people even if strong swimmers do not realize how cold water can incapacitate you quickly.

Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: Tony from Oak Point] #3158712 02/25/09 06:04 AM
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Damn, I hate to read stories like this.

Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: Bug_Slinger] #3160698 02/25/09 07:29 PM
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I see he still hasnt been found yet. I hope the weather turns nice and more people can help in the recovery efforts.

Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: Bug_Slinger] #3173173 02/28/09 01:42 PM
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Body found Thursday in Mud Lake,

He knew how to swim.

1) He had been in a Sit-Inside-Kayak
2) no life vest worn.
3) Evidence sugggests he had had waders on, though none were on when body was found, so, suspected no wader belt.

I understand WEARING the life vest probably would have prevented this.



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Condolences to his family and friends.

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bump

Re: help needed finding missing kayaker [Re: JohnnyFinisBack] #3503651 05/25/09 08:32 PM
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why are you bumping threads? its annoying.

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