RESCUE AT PYMATUNING 2/23/16

Today a very good friend of mine, Bill Cusick was enjoying the day checking the ice conditions at Pymie when, he came upon a elderly gentlemen wishing to try his luck through the ice.
 

 
 
It wasn't long before Bill saw the gentleman was no longer fishing through the ice but was sinking, through the ice.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Bill immediately dialed 911 alerting authorities of the situation who in turn, responded to the sight where Bill gave assistance with the rescue operation.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Please join me in congratulating Bill with a hearty thank you for his quick actions, that saved a life.
 
In addition, a big thank you to the park rangers who made a quick response, placing their lives in jeopardy to save a life. 
 

Way to go Bill!
 
-Roy

WFMJ 21 news is to carry this story at 6:00 PM on 02/24/16.
 
Bill was interviewed at the Rangers Station in Pymatuning Park earlier this afternoon. 
 
 
Link to interview: http://www.wfmj.com/category/179433/video-landing-page?clipId=12239272&autostart=true 

Good job!

http://www.wfmj.com/category/179433/video-landing-page?clipId=12239272&autostart=true 
 
Here's the full story, you will need Adobe Flash Player to see the video.
 

Great job and quick thinking   Glad everything ended well, but i know I'm going to get a rash of **** over this, but I gotta ask...Who takes a pic of what could be a guys last minutes on earth as he clings to an ice shelf?  I'm sorry, I'll take my beating now.

opsman
Great job and quick thinking   Glad everything ended well, but i know I'm going to get a rash of **** over this, but I gotta ask...Who takes a pic of what could be a guys last minutes on earth as he clings to an ice shelf?  I'm sorry, I'll take my beating now.

 

old dog
i wondered the same when i saw the gent in the water. 

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Legitimate question, perhaps you should ask rescue personnel, law enforcement officials, safety people etc. how a picture is worth a thousand words.  
 
Ever been approached as a witness to a accident and answer questions fired at you regarding the situation?
 
What would you do, run out on the ice and become a victim yourselves.  Wouldn't that be a great, now the guy in the orange suit has to decide who he lets die and who lives.
 
That picture has sent a very serious message to many would be victims, be they this year or years to come.
 
It was through Bill's approval that I printed the story because we both knew the importance of getting the word out.
 
Now for my legitimate question, why would either one of you even ask such a question in the first place?
 
 
PS. The picture was taken by the guy whose quick actions is credited with, saving the mans life.
 
 

I don't know.  To me it would be like rolling up on a violent accident, calling for help, then snapping a few pics of the folks trapped in the car.  Again, I knew I would hear about it, but that's ok.  I credit him for not only calling for help but having the wherewithal to jounalize the situation.
And yes, I have been a witness, actually more than once where I was needed to testify to a chain of events.  
For the record BTDT, I am pretty sure I NEVER suggested that he go out and try to help on obviously lousy ice!   Again, I commended his fast action.  I don't know what I would have done, but I'm pretty sure pulling out my I6 wouldn't have been one of them.
If you want to question my asking, that's fine, but don't you DARE suggest in any way shape or form that I even hinted that he should have gone on that ice.  For you to do that, sir, would be an injustice and horrible lack of judgement on your part.

Opsman read my comment again, I asked you what you would do.  Just calling you out 'cause it's obvious you posed your original question to stir the pot.  Well hero, it worked.
 
Old dog, I'm glad you find the picture to be haunting, that's precisely why I ask for permission to print it, we want the picture to stick in peoples minds. It sends a message that keeps on giving....10-4!!

Gotta turn in, but Old Dog I am serious.  You, me and the Starcraft this spring.  We will tear up the north end like it's 1970!  I swear I fish some of the same logs I did back then!  Even if we don't catch a thing we can talk about the way it was!  Ah, the good old days.  Except for the part about no motors.  That was just downright archaic!

We agree to disagree.  I'm just glad you got the permission from that poor guy in the water before you put his picture in that horrible situation all over the internet for everyone to see.   It was really brave of him.

did you ever think he might have took pic after the rescue team got there what possibly could the man do by himself. if he goes and trys to rescue him with no one else there where might he be with no help . just think about this.

Yes old dog, that definately is the case. Had he not made it the pics would have been deleted immediately.