Local man drowns while fishing form pompano

[Rhettley]

I don't know if anyone knows this guy. I'd imagine so. Prayering for his friends and family.

http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/42149212.html
Memorial Service Set for Tallahassee Man Killed in Boating Accident


By: Tara Herrschaft Email
Posted: Mon 4:53 PM, Mar 30, 2009
Morris "Hunter" Miller who owns Miller's Plumbing Company in Tallahassee drowned Saturday evening off the coast of Shell Island.

A memorial service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at Faith Presbyterian Church off of North Meridian Road in Tallahassee.

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say 55-year-old Miller was out fishing for pompano with 43-year-old Archie White when a wave flipped Miller's 21-foot boat.

Officials say Miller drowned, his body was discovered around 7pm. White was able to swim to shore and call for help. He was later taken to Bay Medical Center and released. Neither man was wearing a life jacket.

"We just had a severe storm pass through the area. The winds were still high and the water action was still high. At this point all we know is that a wave either flipped them or came over the back of the vessel and flipped them over and flooded the vessel," said LT Ed Cates, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Officials say an autopsy will be performed and the investigation may take four to six weeks to complete.

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That is so sad! Only if he had on his life jacket, he would be alive.

Folks, this is the reason I wear a life jacket and almost demand anyone on my boat to do the same. When you get in trouble a little help goes a long way.

So sad.

May the Peace of God be with the family.

[RiverRunner]

This happened 4 years ago......

[SS-342]

This happened 4 years ago......

Thanks! You are right. Glad it wasn't a snake, I'd been bit! Still sad no matter when it was. A very good possibility it could have been prevented but that doesn't help bring a person back alive. PEACE!

[Rhettley]

I didn't catch the date on the story. I saw it after reading a current story. It was on the bottom right on the "more from this site" section. I assumed the stuff on a news site would be current. It looks like they need an IT guy.