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04-21-2018 07:28 PMP-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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04-22-2018 08:56 AMThat's accurate Rob. Not good.
Driver and best friend gone. Wife in critical condition in Vegas hospital.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-22-2018 11:51 AM
Terrible.
Thoughts go out to the families.
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04-22-2018 02:33 PM
2 killed after Desert Storm
A boating accident that killed two passengers and put another in “extremely critical” condition was reported at Contact Point near South Basin on Saturday following the Desert Storm Shootout, according to Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.
The Lickity Split, a DCB M35 Widebody 35-foot catamaran that reportedly reached speeds of 158 mph during the race on Saturday, was carrying three passengers at high speed when it crashed around 12:30 p.m., driver Brad Kloepfer, 57; his wife Connie Davis Kloepfer, 58; and Paul Selberg, 69, all of Lake Havasu City.
The Sheriff’s Office reported that several “Good Samaritan” boats arrived quickly to the scene, and pulled the passengers from the wreckage. Sheriffs were able to take over resuscitation efforts shortly afterwards, eventually transporting the three boaters to Havasu Regional Medical Center where the Brad Kloepfer and Selberg were pronounced dead. Connie Davis Kloepfer was listed in extremely critical condition.
The boat was recovered from the bottom of the lake by a local salvage company. Initial investigations showed that all three were wearing life jackets and the operator was wearing his safety kill switch. The case is still under investigation, though it is known high speeds were a contributing factor in the crash.
Rick Powell, a photographer who saw the wreck on video, said a wave launched the boat 50 feet in the air, causing it to flip.
Todd Taylor, who helps organize Desert Storm, was flying in a helicopter when the accident happened.
“We got there very fast. We saw the sheriff’s department and medical personnel were already there. It all worked; they were on it.
“The boating community is small and tight. We’re all friends and we see each other all over the country.”
“Brad wasn’t being stupid. He knew what he was doing.”
“We had our rescue boat and our divers on the course. They got out there pretty darn quickly and assisted with the recovery.”
Taylor said it was important to note the accident didn’t occur during an organized Desert Storm event. He said it occurred about an hour after the shootout.
“He loaded up his boat and went out for a joyride after the organized portion,” Taylor said.
Dan Herron, the safety coordinator for Desert Storm, said once word got out the group shut down the Shootout to send any available safety boats to assist the Sheriff’s Department with redirecting traffic away from the site.
Similarly, another accident involving Desert Storm participants happened Saturday morning near The Sandbar, away from the organized events, he said. That accident involved a 28-foot Eliminator boat. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Department said the victims had minor injuries.
Photos also: http://www.havasunews.com/free_acces...e838a2bb4.htmlGetting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-23-2018 08:36 AMAll I've heard is that she was airlifted to Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix and underwent surgery overnight for multiple spine and internal injuries.
Prayers for her.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-23-2018 11:15 AM
Prayers sent.
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04-24-2018 09:11 AMHelp Connie Davis Kloepfer Fundraiser
Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/46n9vt-help-the-wright-family
If you have not heard already, Connie was involved in a horrific boating accident. She lost her husband Brad Kloepfer in the accident and she is in very critical condition.
Please support the Connie Davis Kloepfer family in helping beloved Connie through this horrific situation. The family is full of strength and optimizm but needs support for travel, accommodation and medical expenses. Any support is appreciated to help with this tragedy. The funds will go directly to the beneficiaries.
Benjamin Braitsch, Connie's son in law
Jackson, MichiganGetting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-25-2018 08:43 AMI've seen video of the crash. A wave did not launch the boat 50' in the air like said in the newspaper article.
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04-26-2018 06:07 AM
So it rolled like the last DCB M35?
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04-26-2018 09:08 AMAre you talking about the one that crossed the roost in 2013? If so, nothing like that.
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04-26-2018 02:33 PM
That's the one I was thinking of, but was thinking roost or wake... anything to get energy going from side to side.
It definitely didn't go 50 feet in the air. It definitely experienced rapid deceleration. Ugly.
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04-27-2018 10:43 AMNo new updates on Connie's condition.
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04-28-2018 09:03 AMConnie did pass away yesterday in the hospital.
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