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A New York boating accident involving two inexperienced boaters claims the life of a local man after he fell from a 16-foot-skiff. The incident took place at approximately 3:15 PM on Wednesday afternoon, August 4, 2010, in the back bay of Bigantine.
According to State Police Sgt. Stephen Jones, the incident involved two friends, considered to be inexperienced boaters, who rented the 16-foot-skiff for the day. Jones indicated that Samuel Shiel was operating the boat at the time of the accident. He apparently made a hard left turn. The sharp turn sent his friend, Noam Lasker, 41, of New Rochelle, into the water. Lasker apparently was hit by the boat’s propeller.
The United States Coast Guard responded to the accident. They picked up Lasker’s body after a helicopter spotted him in the water. Lasker was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident.
The fatal New York boating accident is still under investigation by local authorities. There was no information provided as to what caused Shiel to make the sharp turn.
This is an unfortunate incident and our thoughts and condolences go out to Mr. Lasker’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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