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vandenberg
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Missing
Just received an e-mail with the following message
Attachment: FW_ Missing_ Ted & Judy Lawler------------.eml (6kB)
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Minnow
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That is horrible news.
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vandenberg
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Simpler
I just received a phone call from Jeanne Reilly stating that Ted and Judy Lawler took their 15' Sea Ray out of Puerto Escondido on Sunday. They were
told the weather was going to change and not to be gone long. They are still missing. Their vehicle is still parked at Puerto Escondido. Right now
there are helicopters taking big horn sheep off Carmen and are on the look out for the missing boaters. Also, there is suppose to be an airplane
taking off soon to conduct a search. No one knows if they went north or south; only that they left from Puerto Escondido. They do not have a working
radio on the boat or cell phone with them. If anyone plans on going out fishing, etc. after the wind stops, please keep an eye out for them. Their
family has been notified. If anyone has more news, please let me know so that I can pass it on to everyone.
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vandenberg
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A warning to all who venture out on the water.
Never, never, never, never go out without a radio. And as soon as you clear the harbor call for a radio check, just to make sure the sucker works.
Speaking from experience.
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Would they have made it to Agua Verde in the time before the winds began... The islands or coast south of Ensenada Blanca would be places to look,
perhaps?.
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Minnow
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Send out the NOmads!!!!!
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Sallysouth
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Wow that is bad."taking Big horn sheep off of Carmen"?? Did not know there were any there and why are they doing that if they ARE there?What does that
have to do with the missing couple????God, I hope they just found a hidden cove and decided to "HIDE OUT"!!And yes we all need to have a radio or
something to communicate with when venturing out on the SOC.Believe me,I posted a few years back about a trip out of Puerto Escondido, supposed to be
a day trip, ended up a near disaster.Thank God we had a radio!!Hope they are ok......
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vandenberg
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Sally,
Bighorn were re introduced to Carmen years ago and the last I heard, the herd "took"and enlarged substantially. While I've never seen it, there is
fresh water on the island. They must have decided to take some of them somewhere else and while the choppers were in the air could at the same time
look for the missing boaters.
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Sallysouth
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Vandenberg, Very interesting indeed. How strange that they would "re-locate" the sheep !What? Pick them up by helicopter, (not gonna happen unless
they tranquilze them) and take them where? The Gigantes have their own herds, very much watched and protected by the Ejidos and gov, from what I
remember my son-in -law telling me.He is a guide and arranges the yearly hunts for the Loreto/La Paz areas.To re-locate these aminals would be a very
risky thing to do.Can I ask where you got this info from? Also, where IS the fresh water?? Never seen it either.And I hear they are selling islands
around there!!!I'm IN!!!
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The fresh water is to the west and south along the cove in front of the abandoned salt mine on Carmen. Some of the old buildings there have been
renovated to house the sheep hunters who pay big dollars to come and bag one, under strict supervision. This was all explained to us by the caretaker
at the salt mine, who comes from Ligui. The owner of the buildings and, I guess, the old mine, comes from the mainland. I can't remember right now
which city.
And, not to hijack this thread, my best wishes for the missing couple and their families. Let's hope for "un milagro."
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vandenberg
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Always heard that the Salinas de Cortari family owned Carmen.
Maybe just during his reign as the crooked president.
Haven't heard any news about the fate of the missing boaters.
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I am very worried about this couple, if they didn't have a radio they probably didn't have emergency gear either. Once again I wish to stress the
importance of telling someone your "sail plan" or at least where you plan to go...and yes, always take a radio, extra water and food, blanket just in
case. I know baja addicts are loners but those of us who have to get a search together would appreciate this info and it may just save your life.
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Hoping for the best for Ted and Judy...cannot wait for their safe return.
PS...Sally, I am sure the herd reduction is because of protecting the limited resources on Carmen. The herd could be wiped out if their numbers grow
to large and the resources should become depleted.
Albert G
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This has to be so scary for family and friends of the lost couple. One good thing is that with the warm water they could survive quite awhile if they
are in the water.
"To re-locate these aminals would be a very risky thing to do" What? Sheep are relocated all the time, that's how they got to the island in the first
place.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bearbait1
"To re-locate these aminals would be a very risky thing to do" What? Sheep are relocated all the time, that's how they got to the island in the first
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Yep, they pull up in a helo, net them with a type of cannon that shoots out a net, Hook them up, and haul them to a staging area, where they are
shipped off to repopulate other areas. Happens all the time around Vegas. No anestesia necessary. I would not be surprised if the sheep on Carmin
were from the same line as those around LV.
Any word on Ted and Judy?
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I just came back from the marina and the guards there had not anything as of noon today. The wind is kicking up again, so any boat search will be
hampered. I did see a chopper flying around, not sure if they are part of the search or not.
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Is the helicopter looking further south?
As for the sheep, we talked about the hunting season on Isla del Carmen opening during our show.
http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n459117.htm
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rescue
eMail just received:
I just finished talking to Dirk Swanson who was one of the many people involved with the rescue of Ted & Judy Lawler. Involved in the rescue was
the Port Captain and his staff; the Proteccion Civil Director and his staff; the assistance and direction of the Municipio, Dr. Collins; Alexander
Ogilvy, Leon of Baja Outpost; Scott Serven; Rich and Ellyn Reitan; Jeanne Reilly; Mario at the airport facility for smaller aircraft; and the many
many other volunteers. They all worked together to make this a happy ending.
Ted and Judy went to Monserrate and decided to leave because the wind was picking up. The motor died and they managed to get back to the north side
of Monserrate (I'm sure the wind helped). They spent three nights on the island. They did have water and a little food. They are fine and back at
home here in Loreto and very grateful for all who helped them and the prayers.
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vandenberg
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Thanks Tom.
Glad everything turned out alright.
You're not allowed too many missteps on the ocean.
Very unforgiving.
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That's great news. After all the trouble up north it's good to read a news story with a happy ending.
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