EXCLUSIVE: Salisbury Fire Department & Fire Boat Crew Did Excellent Job In Wicomico River Boating Accident
While it is unfortunate two people died in this past weekends boating accident, five people's lives were saved, (without any question) because of the quick response and rescue of these First Responders. Salisbury News is delivering the only footage of this horrible accident in which this boat hit directly into a dock on the Wicomico River and all seven passengers were ejected from the boat. A special thanks goes out to Presslane for these exclusive images.
It is not far out & the end is not near the channel where the boat should have been. My thoughts are with those who are recovering & with the families of those who perished.
Anybody been by the Salisbury park today? Jake day is up to it again, must be at least 5,000.00 worth of free bicycles and helmets he's giving away to Salisbury's free loaders
1:30 I agree. Strange that they're being so hush about it. I mean nothing at all. It's been the talk around the office for two days now, not even a press release from DNR, State Police or WSO. Glad to see the fire dept doing it up right though! Very good work indeed.
Come on people it's obvious their next of kin are in "another country". The local waterways are full of boat loads of illegals pillaging the resources. They up and down the roads early in the morning with boat and trailer with no running lights etc.
6:08 Thanks for the update. That would explain why we don't know "who". Fully understandable why the have not released the names of the deceased. But they should have sent a press release explaining what happened and the injuries of the others. Not at all sure why they didn't. From what I've been told the dock they hit is unlit and extends out over 30% to 40% of the river. (unconfirmed) If it's a real life threatening hazzard, we should be told that.
Yes it is ElleD, that pier is right against the channel wall, and is required to have a white light (which it did but has not operated in months according to homeowners). So please know what you’re talking about or be quiet.
Great job by everyone involved. Prayers to the families. I travel the Wicomico often and always wonder how some of the length of these piers were approved. If you don't know the river especially at night it can be very dangerous especially without a spotlight. Again my condolences to the families.
Anonymous said... What happened to Salisbury Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance? I see a ton of code violations in Ghetto'bury!
August 8, 2019 at 11:06 AM
That's a good question. I'm about sick and tired of driving through Ghetto'bury and seeing grass growing up in the streets and sidewalks. I am sick and tired of seeing cars parked on the front lawns of rental properties. I am about sick and tired of seeing sofas and other home furniture on the front porches. What the Hell happened to code enforcement?? Doesn't Jake Day know all these code violations are running this damn city into the ground??
But Wait everyone!! I keep hearing that Jake Day is doing such great things for this city!! Funny thing is no one can tell us what the great things are?? It's definitely not in the neighborhoods!! Salisbury has become more of a Ghetto under Jake Day's watch!! FACT!!
The pier has been there for upwards of thirty years — but yes a couple of solar lights strapped to the piling might have helped. Depending on speed, intoxication (if any) and skill of the driver (or lack thereof).
Where is the Fireboat? We spent good money on that and we need it on the job!
ReplyDeleteThe Fire Boat was on the scene, as mentioned in the title of this article.
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ReplyDeleteIf you look at the first picture you'll see it. They and it did their job.
Sad people died, but lives were saved. Thanks to Salisbury Fire for saving them & SBY News for informing us about this.
ReplyDeleteThe helicopter helped, too.
ReplyDeleteThe helicopter was no help. They stuck around for ten minutes and had to refuel and never came back.
DeleteAll 3 fire boats were there. Not just Salisbury.
ReplyDeleteAre you new here? The volunteer fire departments outside of Salisbury don't matter.
DeleteYes I am.
DeleteJust wondering, why no names yet on who was involved in accident? Excellent job Salisbury First Responders.
ReplyDeleteYes, my thoughts also
DeleteWe are also wondering why the names have not been released.
DeleteNothing on Delmarva Now & WBOC except the White Marlin OPEN.
It is not far out & the end is not near the channel where the boat should have been. My thoughts are with those who are recovering & with the families of those who perished.
DeleteStill no identity of passengers on the boat?? Great job by all responders!!!
DeleteGreat job, neighbors and first responders. You saved lives this weekend. We often focus on the negative, but this deserves accolades.
ReplyDeleteShouldn’t that pier that far out in the water have lights?
ReplyDeleteIt's not that far. Plus you should never aim towards trees while navigating .
DeleteNice work SA Fire and others. Tragic.
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ReplyDeleteThanks to first responders.. Engine 16 didn't get wet thanks to the $1M fireboat that's stored in Crisfield.
ReplyDeleteAnybody been by the Salisbury park today? Jake day is up to it again, must be at least 5,000.00 worth of free bicycles and helmets he's giving away to Salisbury's free loaders
ReplyDeleteNot merely no names - no information of any kind: age, sex, relationship. Nothing.
ReplyDelete1:30 I agree. Strange that they're being so hush about it. I mean nothing at all. It's been the talk around the office for two days now, not even a press release from DNR, State Police or WSO. Glad to see the fire dept doing it up right though! Very good work indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt was just reported it was a 20' Bayliner, the victims are not from the area, and (for some reason) they've not been able to inform next of kin.
ReplyDeleteNext of kin might be in an ice detention center.
DeleteNo release of names or toxicology
ReplyDeleteCome on people it's obvious their next of kin are in "another country". The local waterways are full of boat loads of illegals pillaging the resources. They up and down the roads early in the morning with boat and trailer with no running lights etc.
ReplyDelete6:08 Thanks for the update. That would explain why we don't know "who". Fully understandable why the have not released the names of the deceased. But they should have sent a press release explaining what happened and the injuries of the others. Not at all sure why they didn't. From what I've been told the dock they hit is unlit and extends out over 30% to 40% of the river. (unconfirmed) If it's a real life threatening hazzard, we should be told that.
ReplyDeleteThe pier's end is not near the channel
DeleteYes it is ElleD, that pier is right against the channel wall, and is required to have a white light (which it did but has not operated in months according to homeowners). So please know what you’re talking about or be quiet.
DeleteThe deceased have family members out of country. Have respect for these families.
ReplyDeleteGreat job by everyone involved. Prayers to the families. I travel the Wicomico often and always wonder how some of the length of these piers were approved.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't know the river especially at night it can be very dangerous especially without a spotlight. Again my condolences to the families.
Next we will be required to wear seat belts on boats....until boaters start dying strapped into a sinking boat.
ReplyDeletea 1 watt led light on the dock may have saved a couple of lives.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Salisbury Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance? I see a ton of code violations in Ghetto'bury!
ReplyDeleteWhat dumbass is out operating a boat in the pitch black darkness on Poo River anyway? Boats don't have headlights and it is definitely dark at 9:30pm.
ReplyDeleteThey ran out of fuel. Was able to go to a house on the water . Got some fuel and was rushing back before dark .
DeleteRight, why were they on the River after dark? Poor decisions. I wonder if alcohol played a factor?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Salisbury Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance? I see a ton of code violations in Ghetto'bury!
August 8, 2019 at 11:06 AM
That's a good question. I'm about sick and tired of driving through Ghetto'bury and seeing grass growing up in the streets and sidewalks. I am sick and tired of seeing cars parked on the front lawns of rental properties. I am about sick and tired of seeing sofas and other home furniture on the front porches. What the Hell happened to code enforcement?? Doesn't Jake Day know all these code violations are running this damn city into the ground??
But Wait everyone!! I keep hearing that Jake Day is doing such great things for this city!! Funny thing is no one can tell us what the great things are?? It's definitely not in the neighborhoods!! Salisbury has become more of a Ghetto under Jake Day's watch!! FACT!!
The pier has been there for upwards of thirty years — but yes a couple of solar lights strapped to the piling might have helped. Depending on speed, intoxication (if any) and skill of the driver (or lack thereof).
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