On the morning of April 28, 2023 operator noticed that his lake was overflowing and he could not see the drain. Thinking that the drain might be clogged, he decided to get on his canoe and try to unclog it. His wife, watched him as he went onto the lake. She stated that when he was near the drain, his canoe flipped over and he went underwater briefly. She stated that she then saw him come back up and swim to shore. She got on her kayak and paddled out to him. He stated that he could barely breathe and that his body hurt when she tried to move him. She then got back to their house, called EMS, and went back over. EMS arrived and transported him to Lynchburg General Hospital. He went to the ER and then was transferred to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. He was diagnosed with fractured ribs, was held overnights, and then released the next day.
Private Pond
Amherst/private ramp          