Janesville man involved in boat crash
MADISON -- A Janesville man was involved in a boating accident Monday morning on Lake Waubesa.
Gerald L. Reese, 66, Janesville, was driving a boat at 8:38 a.m. when it struck another boat driven by Edward J. Seiler, 78, Dane, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Reese was traveling about 17 to 25 mph in his boat when he failed to turn in time to avoid Seiler's boat, which was anchored in about 11 feet of water, according to the sheriff's office.
Seiler was thrown from his boat after the collision, according to the sheriff's office.
A passenger in Reese's boat, Michael Morton, 24, Albany, jumped into the water and rescued Seiler, according to the sheriff's office.
May 19, 2009 at 12:40 a.m.
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In the print edition, this was just a small news brief. Here, it's the Star Chamber.
May 18, 2009 at 11:53 p.m.
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It was an accident. Get over it.
May 18, 2009 at 11:26 p.m.
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And they say PWC operators are dangerous.
May 18, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.
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What are these kids up to zooming around the lakes 20+ MPH at that time of the morning?! Haven't their parents taught them anything?
May 18, 2009 at 9:52 p.m.
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May 18, 2009 at 9:51 p.m.
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Crazy drunk drivers!
May 18, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.
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How in the world do you run in to a anchored boat? This guy should not be on the lake.
May 18, 2009 at 6:27 p.m.
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brwe~ Huh?
May 18, 2009 at 6:03 p.m.
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THAT sucks! Work all your life, finally retire to be able to go fishing, and this happens! Poor guys! Hope they're OK!
May 18, 2009 at 2:56 p.m.
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Not good?! That's the equivalent of ramming a parked car!
May 18, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.
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Not good! I am so glad everyone is ok!
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