Sad News

Not sure if any of you guys ever spoke with or dealt with Bob on SOL (his username was BS4Shore). I did, and he was one of your better guys. Terrible shame! Be very careful guys, this could happen to anyone!


September 19, 2010

SANDWICH — A Plymouth fisherman who was wearing waders drowned when he got caught in the outgoing tide and was swept into Cape Cod Bay at the mouth of Old Harbor Creek early yesterday morning, Sandwich Fire Department officials said.
The Sandwich police identified the fisherman as Robert Samuelson, 43, of Plymouth.
Another fisherman who was with Samuelson at the time of the incident, Gregory McSharry, 32, of Carver was rescued after spending at least a half hour in the 65-degree water.
The two men had been fishing by the creek near the Sandwich Boardwalk when the current carried them about 200 yards out and at least a quarter of a mile east along the bay, fire officials said.
When it became clear Samuelson was in trouble, McSharry took off his waders and attempted to assist him, Sandwich Fire Capt. Timothy McMahon said.
"That guy is a hero," Sandwich Fire Deputy Chief Tom Corriveau said of McSharry. "He put his own life at risk to try and save his friend."
Sandwich police and fire officials as well as the Coast Guard responded to a call for help from two other fishermen who witnessed the event from the east side of the creek, the Salt Marsh Road side, Corriveau said.
A Sandwich Fire Department rescue boat crew pulled a still conscious but exhausted McSharry from the water at about 1 a.m., Sandwich fire officials said. The rescue crew also retrieved Samuelson's body and brought it to the Sandwich Marina.
McSharry was taken to Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, where he was treated and released.
Corriveau also credited the fishermen who called for help with keeping their eyes trained on the men in distress, which helped coordinate rescue efforts. "It probably made a difference with (McSharry), who was still treading water," Corriveau said.
The Coast Guard set off several parachute flares to illuminate the water and was preparing to launch a helicopter when the men were spotted, a Coast Guard spokesman said.
Samuelson was an experienced fisherman who was acquainted with the area, Corriveau said. "Unfortunately, he lost his footing, and it's a tragedy for everybody in the community," he said.

very sad...my condolances to his friends and family..GOD BLESS...

thats one reason I stay off rocks and jettys....they worry me...espcialy in the dark....

stevel wrote:very sad...my condolances to his friends and family..GOD BLESS...

thats one reason I stay off rocks and jettys....they worry me...espcialy in the dark....

He was on a sand bar not the rocks!

thoughts and prayers to family and friends

My condolences to his friends and family

This is sad...
guys please be careful with this rough surf and strong currents we are having due to the storms off shore its just not worth it.

Prayers for the family

Our Prayers go out to their family's may god welcome them with open arms.

sorry to hear about accidents like this... another reason i try not to go out by myself at hours there may not be others around...

Very sad tragity indeed!!!My thoughts and prayers go out to him his friends and family!


Bluesfish

I did a bunch of deals with bob and had the pleasure of talking with him a few times, my thoughts and prayers are being sent.

sad news......Thoughts and Prayers goes out to the family.

very sad indeed, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends

Etch

poppy and i were at te ditch saturday and were talking to 2 of the regulars billy and doug they told us about the accident and that he was a close friend of theres sad sad deal ..

Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.