Traveltalkonline.com Forums


SXM Cruise Schedule TTOL Sponsors SXM Travel Calendar
Forum Statistics
Forums39
Topics38,430
Posts310,044
Members26,538
Most Online2,218
Jan 21st, 2020
Top Posters(30 Days)
RonDon 115
pat 42
jazzgal 41
Todd 40
Member Spotlight
Posts: 89
Joined: May 2001
Show All Member Profiles 
Today's Birthdays
ecco, OceanDrop, vincent
Who's Online Now
34 registered members (anet_scot, camview, WWII, MrEZgoin, Good Boy Gus, cabokid, Whale Tail, blooming, knitsoftwear, xrayman67, Brian&Andi, Fran, luvtotravel, Ackman, crsxm, CaribbeanCanadians, KirkB, UncleLuff, lcote, davidandsusannj, eightzerobits, RickinAtlanta, hokiesailor, jagmansr, SXMScubaman, Kennys, George1234, Kmon, 6 invisible), 921 guests, and 66 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Possible drowning at Mullet today #184850
02/20/2019 04:47 PM
02/20/2019 04:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
P
PelicanPirate Offline OP
Traveler
PelicanPirate  Offline OP
Traveler
P
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
Friends on the island texted that some lady may have drowned at Mullet today. Anybody know more?

SXM Sponsors
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184854
02/20/2019 04:57 PM
02/20/2019 04:57 PM
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 305
Rhode Island
E
eightzerobits Online content
Traveler
eightzerobits  Online Content
Traveler
E
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 305
Rhode Island

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: eightzerobits] #184855
02/20/2019 04:59 PM
02/20/2019 04:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
I was just getting ready to post a link to the Daily Herald story. Condolences to her family and friends.


Carol Hill
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184857
02/20/2019 05:03 PM
02/20/2019 05:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
VGerfo Offline
Traveler
VGerfo  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
We were there after her body was brought to the beach. As far as we know she was not a strong swimmer, came off a catamaran and was with her children and/or grandchildren. It was very sad. Hope my info was s correct.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184861
02/20/2019 05:25 PM
02/20/2019 05:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
ruralcarrier Offline
Traveler
ruralcarrier  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
Very sad.


J.D.
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184867
02/20/2019 05:50 PM
02/20/2019 05:50 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 48
N
NebraskaLori Offline
Traveler
NebraskaLori  Offline
Traveler
N
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 48
We were there today, too. We heard allergic reaction. We also heard people yelling for an epi pin. Whole family was there, not sure if off cruise ship or not but there were 5 ships in port today & was around 1200 so could have been. Very sad.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184872
02/20/2019 06:49 PM
02/20/2019 06:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 933
S
SammyM Offline
Traveler
SammyM  Offline
Traveler
S
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 933
Mullet Bay seems to have more sad things happen there year-after-year. The article doesn't say much, but this surely appears to be a medical condition. At first I thought the dreaded rip currents were back, but that doesn't appear to be the case here. But, for those not familiar with this beach it can be deceiving and the waves can strengthen quickly when conditions are right. This beach and Orient are two that I take extra caution with.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: SammyM] #184884
02/20/2019 08:40 PM
02/20/2019 08:40 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
ruralcarrier Offline
Traveler
ruralcarrier  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
Mullet Bay can go from bathwater calm to huge waves in an instant. Still one of my favorite beaches on the island but caution and alertness are necessary.


J.D.
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: ruralcarrier] #184885
02/20/2019 08:51 PM
02/20/2019 08:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
pat Offline
Traveler
pat  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
So very sad for all concerned - her family most of all but for all who were there to see this sad event play out.

Mullet Bay Beach was the first beach on the island we experienced all the way back to 1973 and it’s been our favorite ever since but it’s not always a swimmers delight. There are days when the waves lick the shores as gently as water splashing in your bathtub but there are also days when the waves roil and thrash and the strongest of swimmers might have issues.

We’ve seen surfers there on many occasions and we were there one day when the Soualiga Patrol came by and declared the beach closed and swimmers had to leave the water, but as soon as the patrol left they went right back in again.

This beach, like so many others is like the three faces of Eve. You need to be constantly aware and there are many days when it’s a great place to curl up on a lounge chair with a cold drink and a good book and soak up some sun but save the swimming for back at the pool.

We may never know if this sad day was the result of a health issue or a rogue wave, but regardless, I won’t go as far as to condemn this beach over so many others, since I’ve always had my own personal fears at Baie Rouge, Guana Bay, Cupecoy and even Simpson Bay at times to name but a few. The ocean can be very deceiving and always demands my full attention.

I offer my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of this victim and I hope it raises all our awareness as to how the ocean can be a tranquil haven or a roiling cauldron and we have to pay constant attention lest we become victims, too.


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184887
02/20/2019 08:57 PM
02/20/2019 08:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 227
Allentown, N. J.
D
deirdre1 Offline
Traveler
deirdre1  Offline
Traveler
D
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 227
Allentown, N. J.
Last week a man died on Maho. Not sure of the details. We were at Karakters (?) on Monday of this week and there was a CPR training session when we arrived a.t the beach.

Bob

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: VGerfo] #184891
02/20/2019 09:46 PM
02/20/2019 09:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
P
PelicanPirate Offline OP
Traveler
PelicanPirate  Offline OP
Traveler
P
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
Sad. Sorry to hear.

Incertainly dont know what happened but if as me tioned she came off a catamaran, that situation reminds me of what I see too often on ruise shore excursions of folks who dont swim much on a fun and aunny vacation getting into (sometimes having to jump) refreshing/shocking cool water thats over their head with no flotation and having to make it to shore with or without a surf. Alot of things can happen from one instant to the next especially as we get up in years and arent spring chickens.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184892
02/20/2019 09:48 PM
02/20/2019 09:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Originally Posted by PelicanPirate
Sad. Sorry to hear.

Incertainly dont know what happened but if as me tioned she came off a catamaran, that situation reminds me of what I see too often on ruise shore excursions of folks who dont swim much on a fun and aunny vacation getting into (sometimes having to jump) refreshing/shocking cool water thats over their head with no flotation and having to make it to shore with or without a surf. Alot of things can happen from one instant to the next especially as we get up in years and arent spring chickens.


Pelican--Seriously?? Come on, man.. PLEASE read what you post.. Please..


Carol Hill
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: Carol_Hill] #184893
02/20/2019 09:58 PM
02/20/2019 09:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
pat Offline
Traveler
pat  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
I could be wrong about this but over many years and many island boat trips, I’ve yet to be on one where you had to swim to shore and couldn’t be dinghied in, and they’ve always, over I don’t know how many years, offered snorkel belts or at the very least, noodles for those who were uncertain or at the least, doubtful of their own swimming capabilities.


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184894
02/20/2019 10:49 PM
02/20/2019 10:49 PM
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,258
Kennys Online content
Traveler
Kennys  Online Content
Traveler
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,258
Well the Island also lost a young gentleman after arriving from Holland and went swimming right after arriving a few days ago. Very sad indeed.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184898
02/21/2019 06:56 AM
02/21/2019 06:56 AM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,461
Vermont
sxmmartini Offline
Traveler
sxmmartini  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,461
Vermont
Two thirds of people who drown are strong swimmers...

This article is worth reading...
https://alternative-doctor.com/news-stuff/two-thirds-of-people-who-drown-are-strong-swimmers/

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: Carol_Hill] #184900
02/21/2019 07:18 AM
02/21/2019 07:18 AM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
P
PelicanPirate Offline OP
Traveler
PelicanPirate  Offline OP
Traveler
P
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,288
Sorry, Unfortunately, i believe im developing cognitive impairment.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: pat] #184901
02/21/2019 07:42 AM
02/21/2019 07:42 AM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
VGerfo Offline
Traveler
VGerfo  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
As it happens, yesterday was the calmest beach day at Mullet in our 3 week stay, practically no undertow. Our concern was about why this woman was not wearing a life preserver. However if she suffered a heart attack or stroke it wouldn’t have mattered.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: VGerfo] #184915
02/21/2019 10:17 AM
02/21/2019 10:17 AM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Was she in fact coming off a boat? As otherwise there is no reason for her to have a life preserver at all. And due to her age, it could well have been a heart attack or stroke. The DH story says she 'went for a swim', which to me means she was just at the beach, not on a boat. Regardless, a very sad thing for her family and friends. It's a cautionary tale to all of us, tomorrow is guaranteed to no one.


Carol Hill
Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: PelicanPirate] #184928
02/21/2019 11:32 AM
02/21/2019 11:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 88
Long Island NY
S
SurferMike Offline
Traveler
SurferMike  Offline
Traveler
S
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 88
Long Island NY
I said this once before and I think it needs to be repeated. If you’re in the water or on the shore and you know of any swimmers, keep an eye on them. Parents always have their eyes on their children who are in the water. It doesn’t matter the age, know your surroundings whether it’s a 5 year old or a 75 year old. Remember, there are no lifeguards around, we have to take their place and be on the lookout for our loved ones.

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: Carol_Hill] #184985
02/21/2019 08:14 PM
02/21/2019 08:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
VGerfo Offline
Traveler
VGerfo  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 347
Long island
She definitely came off a crowded catamaran....

Re: Possible drowning at Mullet today [Re: VGerfo] #184993
02/21/2019 09:19 PM
02/21/2019 09:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,472
Central Florida!
OK, thanks. Regardless, a sad story.


Carol Hill

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1