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To: E. Pluribus Unum; FreePaul
Just fyi, update. Yesterday's news, but I was out for a while and couldn't get to this earlier......


Bodies recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard

09/25/2002

By KIMBERLY DURNAN / Dallas Web Staff

Two bodies were recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard on Wednesday and are thought to be those of missing boaters whose boat sank early Monday, officials said.

"We are in the process of getting two bodies out of the water," Lt. Doug Dickerson said. "We will have to wait for positive identification."

Searchers spent Wednesday morning looking for the bodies of a child and two adults who were missing after a 16-foot boat loaded with 10 people struck something in the water and sank.

Josue Castro, 21, Miguel Holguin, 38, and his 12-year-old daughter, Norma Holguin, are the three from the boat who are missing.

Five of the occupants survived, including Sarah Guzman, 22, who swam nearly two miles to shore for help. Searchers recovered the bodies of Elizabeth Guzman, 18, and Mr. Holguin's wife, Rosa Holguin, 38, Monday morning.

The other survivors are the Holguins' daughter, Aracely Holguin, 18, and their 6-year-old son, whose name has not been released. A neighbor said the 6-year-old is named for his father.

Fernando Posada, 15, also was rescued, along with a 20-year-old man who authorities did not name.

There were only two life jackets on board, officials said. State law requires boats to carry a life jacket for each person on board. State law also requires each child under age 13 to wear a life jacket.

When rescuers found the four survivors in the water, Aracely Holguin, the 6-year-old and Fernando Posada were clustered around one of the life jackets. The unnamed man was separated from the group and had the other life jacket, officials said.

Police officials say they are not investigating why the boat was not properly equipped because the boat's operator, Mr. Holguin, is missing and presumed dead.

kdurnan@dallasnews.com


Online at: http://www.dallasnews.com/latestnews/stories/092502dnmetlakesearch.58448b80.html

8 posted on 09/26/2002 2:52:21 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: All
They did find the third one.....


Survivor: Tragedy happened 'too fast'

Last 3 bodies found from boating accident on Lake Ray Hubbard

09/26/2002

By ROBERT THARP / The Dallas Morning News

The 10 passengers on a crowded fishing boat on Lake Ray Hubbard had only seconds to react once water started rushing in early Monday, one of the five survivors said Wednesday.

Searchers recovered the last three bodies from the lake Wednesday; two bodies had been pulled from the water Monday.

Moises Rodriguez, 20, said passengers first tried to bail out the 16-foot open-bow boat after water began to swamp it, but the boat sank in less than two minutes. The boat had enough life jackets for the passengers, but most were unable to reach one and secure it in time, he said.

"It was just too fast. Everybody was getting desperate," he said. "I was able to grab one of the life jackets. I'm sorry the others did not have a chance to grab theirs. It was just awful - there are no words to describe it."

Investigators said they have recovered only two life jackets - those worn by the survivors.

Five members of three families died. Relatives are faced with making long-range plans for survivors 6-year-old Miguel Holguin and 18-year-old Aracely Holguin, whose parents and 12-year-old sister died. Funeral arrangements are pending.

"We have somebody to take care of," Mr. Rodriguez said, referring to 6-year-old Miguel. "We want to do our best so he can be as good a man as his dad."

On Wednesday, searchers recovered the bodies of 38-year-old Miguel Holguin Sr., his 12-year-old daughter, Norma Holguin, and Josue Castro, 21. On Monday, the bodies of Mr. Holguin's wife, Rosa Holguin, and 18-year-old Elizabeth Guzman, who was engaged to Mr. Castro, were recovered.

Mr. Rodriguez said the group was on a recreational outing Sunday evening. The boat apparently struck a tree stump but didn't start taking on water until about 45 minutes later, investigators said.

As the boat sank, Sarah Guzman, 22, swam more than a mile to the southeastern shore and called for help. Searchers were able to rescue Aracely Holguin, who was sharing a life jacket with her brother, Miguel Holguin Jr., and family friend Fernando Posada, 15. Rescuers also found Mr. Rodriguez, who had a life jacket and was floating apart from that group.

"We're trying to be strong," Mr. Rodriguez said. "I know God is going to give us the faith that we need."

E-mail rtharp@dallasnews.com


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9 posted on 09/26/2002 2:56:22 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
Ray Hubbard is your typical murky green Texas lake. Lots of underwater hazards.

Texas State Law says:

No person may operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel that is
not provided with the required safety equipment.

This family has found out too late these boating laws are there for a reason.

11 posted on 09/26/2002 3:30:24 AM PDT by primeval patriot
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