EWolfe Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Ted and had been friends for over 25 years... Man found dead in sunk vessel near Sitka A Sitka fisherman was found dead yesterday after debris from his boat was located. He's identified as 41 year old Theodore Hahler. The Coast Guard's Juneau Command Center picked up a satellite notification of an emergency signal at about 6:30 yesterday morning. It was coming from the west side of Kruzof Island, northwest of Sitka. A helicopter sent to the scene found a fuel sheen and some debris along the shore line. Petty Officer Cory Cichoracki says enough information was found to identify the boat as the Ms. Everett home ported in Sitka. Divers from the Sitka Fire Department were called in. They located the boat near Twin Point and found Hahler inside the pilot house. The cause of the mishap is under investigation by the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Detachment in Sitka. Cichoracki says it looked like the weather in the area was okay at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Sorry for your loss, E. May fond memories be with you and his fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fejas Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Pour one out for all the homies... sorry man, the Alaskin water ways can be brutle, they are more dangerous than any climbing adventure I've ever been on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 sorry to hear that man. condolences - trask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 What a life he had, though. His wife, Nina, (who it sounds like wasn't on the boat), is an alaska fisherwoman, and they have (had! ) a house on an island with only two other people. They also had a 40-foot sailboat in St. Croix, and had just bought some property down there. So, every year they spent 6 months fishing in alaska and living on the island, and 6 months in St.Croix, sailing and building their house... This is the first time someone close to me has died - I took the day off from work.. Thanks for the words, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 friends dying sucks keep the memories alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissNormandy Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Hugs and prayers man. Those waters have no mercy. I lost a good friend, his brother and father 3 years ago in the same area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Sorry to hear that! I haven't had anyone that I was close to die at least not by an accident. It is a little different when they die at an old age. I wish the best for his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaldehead Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Very sorry to hear about your loss. Best wishes, -J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I am so sorry to hear this. May you all, that loved him, find peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 for your friend for you. My condolensces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 ahhh ...man, sorry for your loss...prayers for his survivors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Bummer I had a good friend die in a climbing accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Yeah, me too. And another is a paraplegic as a result of a fall at Index in '94. And my college climbing partner was murdered in a store hold-up. Left a wife and kid as old as mine is right now. All sux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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