2 Kids Dead After Boat Capsizes On Northern MN Lake

April 7, 2012 2:10 PM

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Two children are dead and another is in critical condition after a boat capsized on Clearwater Lake in northern Minnesota Friday afternoon, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office.

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s office received a report of capsized both with three children unaccounted for at about 3:15 p.m. Friday. The report indicated a father and three small children, ages 2, 6 and 8 years old, were in the boat when it capsized. The father then swam to shore and summoned help.

Deputies and emergency responders from both Beltrami and Clearwater counties immediately responded. With the help of many other assisting agencies, the three children were removed and taken to area hospitals. CPR was in progress when they were taken.

Family members WCCO-TV that 2-year-old Jacob Risland and 6-year-old boy Zechariah Risland have died in the accident. 8-year-old Isaiah Risland airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis and is currently listed in critical condition. The father of the three children is also at Children’s Hospital.

Clearwater County Sheriff Mike Erickson said all three children were wearing life jackets when the boat capsized. Their father, identified as Dan Risland of Leonard, Minn., told authorities that strong winds toppled over his small sailboat.

He tried to get the three children to shore after the boat capsized, but ran into difficulty because of winds and current that were both too strong. Risland then decided to leave the three children in the water with their life jackets on and go get help. He swam to shore and found a truck driver that called 911, authorities said.

“According to his statement, he lined the kids up in a row, and headed them for shore, got into a chain behind him he said, attempting to swim to shore but wasn’t gaining any distance with the boys, so he had to make a decision to leave them and get to shore quicker to get some help for them as fast as he could,” Erickson said.

“Dan did everything he could to save those boys, those boys were his world,” said Sara Staley, the boys’ aunt who says Dan Risland broke into a boathouse and in desperation took a boat to try and row out to the boys before rescuers arrived.

She is writing updates on Isaiah’s condition on her Facebook page.

The lake is about 20 miles from first responders, so it took emergency crews time to get to the scene.

By the time crews reached to his kids, hypothermia had already set in. Erickson said the first child was out of the water within 30 minutes of the call, but Risland said the kids had already been in the water 15 to 20 minutes. One child was pulled from the water 100 yards from shore and another was pulled 300 yards from shore. None of the children was breathing or had a pulse when they got out of the water. The lake is about 1.5 miles long and three-quarters of a mile wide.

After hours of CPR, the 2-year-old and 6-year-old boys were pronounced dead. Erickson said the kids were unconscious by the time rescue crews could get to them in the water and hypothermia had set in long before.

“It will be a miracle if the third child survives,” Erickson said.

Sheriff Erickson said he has met the boys previously and many deputies know the family involved, so news of the tragedy is hitting the small community hard.

“You don’t know it until you see the bodies, see their limp little bodies, it really hits you hard,” he said.

Clearwater Lake is partially located in both Clearwater and Beltrami Counties. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be providing counseling to the community starting Monday.

Sheriff Erickson said the tragedy brings a safety message.

“With the early spring, people assume because the air is warm the water is too. But the water temps are still very cold with the ice barely off, so hypothermia can set in within minutes. Especially with high winds,” Erickson said.

Aunt Sara Staley says her family finds some comfort in the depths of grief – their family’s strong faith even when tragedy strikes Easter weekend.

“Our hope is in Christ, the fact those boys are running and jumping and playing in heaven. They are in a much better place,” said Staley, who is asking for prayers for Isaiah. “It looks like there is minimal if any brain damage, every few hours looks like a small step of progess.”

The family has set up a fund for the Rislands.

Donate to:

Wells Fargo
Sara Staley (aunt) in care of “Benefit Risland Memorial Fund”

2 Kids Dead After Boat Capsizes On Northern MN Lake

What a joke

that’s what I thought after reading this…no way in heck would I just leave my kids out there…better I die trying to save them than leaving them

bnn

These are my cousin’s 3 boys, and I can assure you, Dan did everything he could to try to save his children! This is a terrible loss for him and the the family as well. Accidents happen. We need to treasure the moments God gives us with those we love, because you never know how long you will have them!

bnn

I just spoke with an EMT who told me that Dan did exactly what he ahould have, and had he not done what he did, all THREE boys would be gone, too. He did his best!

WC

I agree I would have done the same thing since the had life jackets on I would have left them to get help then went back in to get them. Even though 2 of the boys didn’t make it he’s a hero for trying.

Educated

LIfe jackets????

Forrest Gump

My god ,I agree with all the above. I would never do that.
Richard in Minneapolis

READ THE ARTICLE!!: “Clearwater County Sheriff Mike Erickson said all three children were wearing life jackets when the boat capsized.”

bnn

Watch the news clip at the top.

nursecrys

they had lLIFE JACKETS. They are very good friends and unless you know all the details and have words of condolance dont post your nasty comments.

mn123456

Yes, where were the life jackets? And I can swim, but probably not to the extent of being fast enough to save 3 children’s lives. I might get one or two, but he faced a decision where he had to decide, should I get help and try to save all three or risk only getting one or two… Then people would ask, why didn’t you get help. Hard decision. I wouldn’t pick one child over the other, ever! In “murky” water what if you can’t find even one???

Prayers for those children and their families.

bnn

These are the 3 sons of my cousin, and the father did everything he could to save them. They were also wearing life jackets. This is a huge loss for him and the family. It’s important to treasure every moment God gives us with the people we love, because you just never know when an accident will happen.

bnn

Also, they were ALL in life jackets. No one drowned. They died of hypothermia.
Pammypam

So sorry for your loss and your cousin (the father). I can’t imagine what he must be going through right now. He did what he could do and I’m sure he is going to struggle with this for the rest of his life. My heart goes out to him and those beautiful boys. God bless all of the family.

bnn

Thank you, Pam. We’ve all been squeezing our babies a little tighter. Your prayers for comfort would be appreciated!

uncle to 3 kids the same age

Dan is not wrong. If you could go back in time and tell Dan that there is no way his two youngest boys will live past Friday. I bet he would say. The last day of my sons life. I am going to take em out sailing. I am going to enjoy nature and mother earth on a wonderful day that only a Just God would provide for my sons last days on this earth. Dan needs counseling it was his fault, but he was a great father. Relive all the times in his life he was a great father and his sons didn’t die. I bet they were numerous.

Jeeeeesus

Wow, you clearly did NOT read the article.

Dumba$$.

Captain Hazelwood

I wonder how the boat is? I hope the DNR doesn’t give him a fine.

Lonnie

What the heck is a father doing taking kids that age out in a boat when water temps are so cold yet ??? Yes, what about life jackets ???

Richard in Minneapolis

READ THE ARTICLE!!: “Clearwater County Sheriff Mike Erickson said all three children were wearing life jackets when the boat capsized.”

These children died of hypothermia. Not drowning.

Sherry

We all read the article which was here at the time of our posts. It has been updated several times since so yeah, alot of our questions have been answered Richard. Poorly done story to not mention each update as it was posted.

bnn

These are my cousin’s 3 boys, and I can assure you, Dan did everything he could to try to save his children! He is a great father. This is a terrible loss for him and the the family as well. Accidents happen. We need to treasure the moments God gives us with those we love, because you never know how long you will have them!

Captain Hazelwood

bnn,
As a Captain, I am truly sorry for the loss in your family. You are correct, accidents do happen.

NW_MN_Guy

Life jackets unfortunately don’t always save lives… even when used properly. Water temperatures are very cold still, even with life jackets, the cold water is enough to cause hypothermia extremely fast. It was also windy at the time the call went out. I overheard on the scanner that the one surviving child was airlifted out of Bemidji tonight.
Jada tollefson

how dare you people say things like that. dont you think the dad has been threw enough, but now he has to see your stupid comments. YOU have no idea what happened. nothing you read or hear is every the truth. same on you people

ted m

lorin you dont know this guy like you say so dont say mean things about someone you dont know. i know this guy very well and he is one of the nicest guys you will meet. and yes there where life jackets on all victums. if you dont know the person personally then keep your mouth shut .

Sherry

@Ted If thats true then the authorities and news have caused all the speculation. How hard was it to come forth with that info that kids all had jackets on? Andddddddd if they had jackets on? why couldnt he float them all to safety?
Jo

Apparently one of those beatings left you with some brain damage. How do you know people have been calling CPS on him? Even if they have, it still prooves nothing. 80% of CPS calls are false complaints done in retaliation to prove power. Yeah, I’m sure the guy wanted his kids to die….Duh! Get a clue!! People don’t have kids because they want to hurt them.

Sherry

@Jo. Where have you been? We have been saddened soo many times by news that some mother or father has killed their kids. DUH!!! Its happening EVERY day, so you need to turn on the news! There is still something way creepy about this story cause nobody should take a 2 yr old (by himself plus 2 very young kids) in a sailboat PERIOD!

bnn

There was nothing creepy about it-I promise you! He was just trying to spend some time with his boys! He had their life vests on but the water was much colder than the air, and their little bodies just didn’t last long at all in that water. He did his level best to save them, and would certainly not go out on the lake if he had it to re-live. But life is a gift and it’s fragile-it changes in the blink of an eye. He is a good guy and this is a very difficult time for him and our family!

bnn

These are my cousin’s 3 boys, and I can assure you, Dan did everything he could to try to save his children! He is a WONDERFUL father. This is a terrible loss for him and the the family as well. Accidents happen. We need to treasure the moments God gives us with those we love, because you never know how long you will have them!
m

he should have have stayed with his kids NO MATTER WAHT!!! NO RESONPSIBLE ADULT LEAVE HIS 2,6,8 YEAR OLD ALON IN THE MIDDLE OF WATER TO GO ASK FOR HELP!!!!! HE SHOULDVE GONE DONE WITH THEM!!!!!

bnn

The EMT I just talked to said he did the right thing, and all the boys would be dead if he had not done what he did.
Karli

you have quite the nerve don’t you? Obviously you didn’t see the post saying that the EMT told the father he did the right thing. You need to learn how to respect the loss of this family and maybe think of the hurt you have caused with your comments. But since it didn’t happen to you, you could care less. Think first before you come on here commenting and critizing the father. He is going through a tough time right now along with the mother, family, and friends. Your comments do not help. How would you feel if it happened to you or someone in your family? Get some class my friend. You need it.
m up north

Well maybe you should just be put in jail right now for attempted murder becouse if any thing ever happens to your kids we know what your choice would be. Just stay there and let them die. You are such a HEARTLESS B*T*H

Ashly

I agree, these people have no clue.. I cannot imagine the heartbreak. My prayers go out to the father, children, and family!!

daddio

Yes, devastating! That poor dad. He couldn’t save them, even though he did exactly what he should have!

Megan

Agreed Jada. The comments that people have posted make me ill. I wonder what they would say if it were somebody close to them that was in this situation. People lack COMPASSION. People lack RESPECT. And people who talk like that are nothing short of a bunch of ignorant, close-minded, ruthless, crude, mean, rude and a poor excuses of a human being. I hope that when their judgement day comes, God isn’t NEARLY as harsh on them as they’re being on Dan. He’s a good father. A great father. And for those that have never made a mistake in your life… I feel sorry for the day that you do. I hope that people make you feel as little as you’re probably making everybody involved in this situation. You have no clue what he’s going through. And he has to life with this the rest of his life. Don’t you think that’s punishment enough. He doesn’t need any more negativity in his life. I will pray for you tonight to find a shred of compassion. Because from what I see… a lot of you don’t have it. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Megan

*live

Sherry

Seriously, how can a father take 3 small kids onto a sailboat? Who was holding the 2 yr old while he sailed the boat? Im going to guess the kids were down below when it capsized

bnn

These are my cousin’s sons, and I can assure you, Dan did everything he could to try to save his children! He is an excellent father. This is a terrible loss for him and the the family as well. Accidents happen. We need to treasure the moments God gives us with those we love, because you never know how long you will have them!

m

You are right as u said his the great father but how could he leave the three kids ages 2, 6, 8, alone in the water to go to shore ask for help? was he sober? how old is he? I undersatnd his been going through a lot but give me a break how could he leave the kids alone?????

bnn

YES he was absolutely sober! He tried to pull the kids in, but the water was SO cold.

bnn

He had to hurry to get help as fast as he could! Again, they did not drown-he made SURE they were buckled well into their life jackets. It was the hypothermia that got the little guys!

bnn

And don’t forget he had hypothermia, too! If there’s no way you can get your frozen body to get 3 kids to shore, your only choice is to make sure their life jackets are secure and try to get help as fast as you can!!! He did that.

bnn

I just spoke with an EMT who told me that Dan did the right thing, and had he not done what he did, ALL three of the boys would be dead. He did his best!!!

Captain Francesco Schettino

The EMT is correct, abandoning ship and leaving those kids behind was the right thing to do.

Megan

What would you have said if he just stayed in the water with them? And didn’t go for help. Then he’d be a bad guy too. Come on. What would you do in that situation? If you tried to pull them into shore and couldn’t due to water conditions. Wouldn’t you try to find help? Or would you say, “ah, forget it. I can’t move them so I’ll just stay here and freeze with them and hope that somebody finds us…” Really?!

misty

This man was trying to enjoy a nice bautifull day with his boys. I love how, Im guessing NOT ONE of u, people have ever had ANY THING bad happen in your small lifes. So if you and your child are taking a nice nature walk and a big black bear grabbs your child I hope I never see it on the news becouse I will be the FIRST to start throwing jabs at you, like, why didnt u stay and fight the bear, why didnt you check the area for wild life. I can go on and on but whats the sence. All you people want to do is blame who ever you can becouse you have NOT ONE CLUE what you would do if any thing bad ever happend in your lives.

angus

I doubt life jackets would be any help except in recovering bodies. Hypothermia would kill them very quickly. Try putting your entire hand in ice water for 3 minutes and find out how well it functions
Bill

There is no more desperate feeling in the world as when your children are drowning. I personally know that. The thought of leaving them is hard to comprehend.
Jo

Wow, sure are a lot of perfect people responding to this article. I can guarantee I would have made the same “mistake” he did. I cannot believe you are all criticizing him after what he has already been through. I sure hope nobody throws a rock at your glasshouses.

Sherry

If you would do what he did?? Please dont have any children! PLEASE!

Ashly

It absolutely sickens me to come on here and see this sad story and than to see such hateful comments. He did exactly what he was supposed to do, he did the best he could, you have no right!! Can you imagine being in that situation, if he would not have summoned help no one would have lived. If we would have stayed they would all be gone…Prayers for all of them!
Jo

11 and counting!

bnn

These are the children of my cousin, and I can assure you, Dan did everything he could to try to save his children! He is a father. This is a terrible loss for him and the the family as well. Accidents happen. We need to treasure the moments God gives us with those we love, because you never know how long you will have them!
bnn

That was supposed to say a wonderful father. At any rate, he did his best and the family could use your prayers rather than your criticisms. Thanks!

bnn

And also, did anyone watch the news clip at the top?? It doesn’t sound like it.

misty

Realy?!? And what evidence would that be.
Paul Solinger

Ryan, You are one heartless SOB.

Grandma

I am so saddened by another report of innocent children being hurt/endangered. Where is the common sense of people who call themselves “parents?” Isn’t there someone/place to take these children to that will love and nuture them, read to them, protect them, love them unconditionally. They did not choose to come into this world, you did. Children deserve the very best. My heart just crys for these children. How awful.

bnn

These are the 3 children of my cousin. Dan is a wonderful father! He is heartbroken, and this is a huge loss to him and the rest of the family. You never know when accidents will happen. We need to hold tight to our kids and treasure all the moments we have with them, because they can be short! Prayers for the family appreciated!

bnn

And also, he DID love, nurture, read to and unconditionally love his children! Accidents happen!
Grandma

bnn….I do understand, and I pray for this family too, as your cousin has to feel just horrible. However, if we think ahead and act safely, these types of things can be prevented. Our prayers are with all of you as you go through these deep times of sorrow.

bnn

Thank you for your prayers. Obviously, if Dan could re-live the day he would NEVER go out on the water, but he was just trying to spend a fun day with his boys. I hope and pray in time he will heal, and that he will not live his life weighted down with guilt, as I know he is deeply troubled now.

bnn

I talked to an EMT a moment ago who informed me that Dan did the right thing, and all the boys would be dead had he not done what he did. He tried his best to save those sweeties.

Captain Francesco Schettino

The EMT is correct. That’s what we are trained to do. Abandon ship and leave others behind and get help quickly. In terms of passengers on a cruise liner, it’s better to lose a few, rather than all.

daddio

That poor dad did all he could.

nursecrys

Thats exactly what he did was nuture them. They are very good friends of ours and loved their children with every inch of their heart. You people dont know this family and what they are going through right now. You need to worry about what happens in your own lives and keep your negativity to yourself.
Jo

Get a grip Grandma. You are old enough to grow up and realze that accidents happen.

dodo

amazeing how ppl just jump on the guy, his choice was, all die or go for help fast, and hope for the best….YOU jump in the very cold water and u will find out what it’s like, to go num in 5 minets, I don’t think he had any choice….very sad…..

no brainer

his choice was …YOU DONT TAKE SMALL CHILDREN LIKE THIS OUT IN A FREAKING SAILBOAT IN THOSE TEMPS!

daddio

You know, it could have happened to any number of people, I’m sure. When the weather is somewhat warm, and the older kids are off school, and you want to spend special time with them, I think many dads would go. You just don’t think of the possibility of your boat capsizing! He had them in life jackets and just thought he’d spend a holiday weekend on an outing with his sons!
Paul Solinger

Your parents should have chosen not to have children. You, too, are one heartless SOB.

bnn

He is heartbroken and did his best to save them! Accidents happen!
Ashley

all of you who said he made a huge mistake, the officers said he did everythin he could to keep all his kids alive, so i dont want to see yall critizin him for that, those were my cousins that died, and im in kansas, i cant even be there for my family in this time of need, if your gonna critize what he did and think it was wrong, just shush, he did what he could!!!!
Ashley

he didnt do it on purpose, he was makin a turn and a gust of wind knocked the boat over, so back off you dont have a clue
bnn

As a member of the family, I would just like to set the record straight. The 3 boys were ALL wearing life preservers. The temperature of the water was much colder than the air, so when the boat capsized, the boys didn’t last in the water very long at all. =( The boat was blown over by a big gust of wind. Dan did everything in his power to save his sons. He is a very loving and dedicated father, and is obviously mourning their loss deeply right now, along with the rest of the family. These precious boys will be dearly missed. Accidents can happen so quickly, and at this time of loss, your prayers and condolences would be deeply appreciated, and we ask that you please refrain from harsh judgements as some things are just out of our hands. Treasure your children, because you just never know when they will be called to heaven.

bnn

No you are TOTALLY wrong. He made sure those kids were well buckled into their life jackets, and tried to bring them in but the water was FREEZING. So he ended up hurrying to get help as fast as he could! I promise you his concern was 100% for his sweet boys.

bnn

He did his utmost to save them. They did not drown-they passed quickly because of the water temp. Their little bodies could not resist the cold. He just wanted to spend a fun day with his boys.

bnn

Also, a moment ago I spoke with an EMT who said that he did the right thing, and had he not done what he did, all the boys would be dead. He did his best!

bnn

He tried to get the 3 kids to shoer but not only was he battling hypothermia also, the current was TOO strong. So he swan to shore, got help, then broke into a boathouse, grapped a boat and tried to row to his boys….He tried SO hard.

Sherry

AGAIN Ask him how he thought he could SAIL a sailboat and handle 3 small kids that included a BABY! This makes absolutely no sense! Maybe that is how the boat capsized…because he couldnt!

bnn

The littles was turning 3 this month. He cannot predict a big gust of wind blowing the boat over. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!A very sad, tragic one that has broken his heart. Please don’t judge! He LOVED those boys so much.
Obvious

Yes…agree Sherry…children too small to be in a sailboat this time of year.

daddio

You just don’t think about your boat capsizing, though! I mean, the air was nice, he had all 3 boys snug in their vests, and it looked fine. It could have happened to lots of people.

uncle to 3 kids the same age

Does anyone know if he tried to hoist the boys onto the capsized boat? Did it just sink? FYI a baby is 0-1 year old. There was nothing about a baby or any child younger than 2 in the boat. This story could have been a feel good story and the same people casting stones would be praising this wonderful father for spending quality time with the three most important people in his life. Warnings should have been posted. The weather is in a weird pattern now.

Shalia

i dont know dan ;personally, but i am best friends with one of the family members, i dont think people should be criticising him expecially if you havent gone through what he had to go through, you cant say you wouldnt do what he did, because until your in that situattion you dont know what your gonna do, he is a great dad, he did everything he could for those boys, he did try to bring them to shore, but he had hypothermia to and the extra weight was to much, he is still doing everything he can for the oldest, and you know the old saying, if you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all, well thats what all you haters should do, im praying for them and wish the best for them

bnn

Yes, you are right! He tried!
m

shalia , as a reponsible adult, dad u do not leave the 2, 6, 8 year old alone inthe middle of water go down with them if you cant save them

bnn

He thought this was the only way to save them! I would have thought so, too!! If you have hypothermia and can hardly move and there’s no way you can get them to shore, the only thing to do is make sure their life jackets are secure and get struggle to shore as fast as you can for help!
bnn

I just talked to an EMT a few minutes ago, and she informed me that Dan did the right thing, and had he not done what he did, all three boys would be dead! He did his best!

bnn

Also, the current was TOO strong to battle with the boys in tow, especially with hypothermia himself. He swam to shore, got help, broke into a boathouse and took a boat and tried to row back to them. He absolutely did his utmost.

hurt

i agree whole heartedly! people shouldnt be commenting about what they wouldve done differently when they were not in the sitaution! It hurts to see some of these comments,,,i just can’t believe how some people can judge someone else so much without even being in there shoes. I know the family of this man and they are GREAT people. my prayers go out to all of them and words cannot say how sorry i am for the loss of the 2 children. NO ONE should ever have to go through that loss and i can’t even begin to imagine how he must feel .

uncle to 3 kids the same age

This could have been the Minnesota Feel good story of the year. Father of 3 takes his kids out for a wonderful day on the lake. All these people negatively commenting would be saying the opposite. “Awe what an awesome Dad. Man I wish I had a dad like that growing up. ” A GUY WHO GOES THROUGH ALL THE HASSLE AND TROUBLE TO GET A BOAT READY WITH THREE KIDS AND TAKE EM OUT ON A LAKE AND GIVE THE BOYS WHAT HE THINKS IS GONNA BE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY IS A GREAT FATHER. I repeat DAN IS A GREAT FATHER. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN IT DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT THAT THIS GUY IS A GREAT FATHER. I hugged my son for 10 min. after reading this story. That could have been my brother with his 3 boys. Hang in there Dan. You are a good Dad and your boy is in one of the best PICU’s in the country.

bnn

My goodness, I have no idea who you are, but you are mistaken. I realize you used “drunk” as an example here, but it might give people the worng idea. He was absolutely not drinking, he could not predict a big gust of wind. IT was just a horrible accident. He was a wonderful dad, loved his boys and was a dedicated and involved parent!!! If I took my child to the zoo and we got in a car accident on the way and my son died-that does NOT make me a monster. It means there was an accident and life changes fast! I am not even going to address the ridiculous woman-beater nonsense.

Captain Joseph Hazelwood

bnn,
Accidents do happen. I’m sure he wasn’t drunk or sleeping at the time.
Sherry

Guess what? He was in a sailboat and big gusts of wind are what fuel a sailboat!

Sherry

Hopefully someday a new law. One child per adult allowed on a boat!

Patrick

That’s what we need, a new law for sailboats. You’re an idiot sherry.

Sherry

Im an idiot for wanting to protect kids? Obviously idiot is not a word you know the meaning of. Read a dictionary. And I didnt say sailboats..said boats.

bnn

No one is an idiot for wanting to protect children. I would lay my life down in a heartbeat for mine. What makes you an idiot is making a good person trying to take his kids out for a fun afternoon WITH their lifejackets on out to be a criminal. Had Dan went to the store and left his almost 3 year old at home, YES, that would be a good time to fight for a child’s protection. Had he been a drunk with no regard for his children’s safety, absolutely stand up for them. But THIS, what you are doing, appears to be an insecurity issue. It makes you feel temporarily better to belittle others….SAD.
shortstop

I have an idea, Sherry. MAYBE we should pass a law against leaving one’s house at all, ESPECIALLY with our children. No one could deny they would be safer this way. Who cares if we have missed out on life. WOW.
bandelero

Bnn is on to something. Insecurity is pretty easy to spot and Sherry reeks of it. My heart goes out to this family.

daddio

Congrats for stating the obvious. WIND fuels sailboats, yes. A big, sudden, super strong gust of wind is something else entirely.

bnn

I just got done talking with an EMT a moment ago, and she told me that he did the right thing! She said that the oldest would have died as well if he had not done what he did.
JackieM

*hugs* to everyone involved. It is a sad day in Minnesota. Sounds like the wind kicked up unexpectedly. My heart goes out to everyone involved.
JackieM

My heart goes out to everyone involved. It sounds like the wind came up unexpectantly. What a horrible situation to be placed in. I hope the oldest child pulls through. Sorry to read news like this.
michelle

Seeing all these comments just breaks my heart. The three boys were his life – he would do anything for them – which is what he did when he went to shore to try and get help to save them! Seeing all these comments just breaks all the families hearts – as though we aren’t all in enough pain now as it is. We don’t need this additional hurt caused by people who don’t know them like family does. Please continue to keep Dan, Ruth, Isaiah and all the family in your prayers!!
daddio

Yikes-that is a pretty ridiculous and judgemental way to talk. It’s evident that he wanted to save his kids more than anything.
daddio

Wow-heartbreaking. I know the family-they are great people and my thoughts are with you!

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