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05-28-2012, 05:11 AM
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| SoMd Member Since: Feb 2001
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| Boat explodes in Bohemia River Chesapeake City, Maryland (May 27, 2012) – The Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to boat fire in the Bohemia River on Saturday at 4:00 pm. Investigation revealed that Douglas M. Pinnard,52 from Morgantown Pa was operating a 28 foot Columbia Cabin Sailboat near Scotchman Creek when his engine stopped. While Pinnard was attempting to restart his engine, the engine exploded setting the vessel afire. Pinnard and his three year old son were rescued by a passing Good Samaritan in a vessel. Fire Companies from hacks Point, Cecilton and Chesapeake City responded to the scene. The vessel was a total loss. |
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06-08-2012, 10:22 AM
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| Drum Point CGAUX  Member Since: Jan 2010 Location: Huntingtown, MD
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| Always check for the smell of gasoline vapors and if necessary run your venting fan for at least 4 minutes. Don't run the fan time as the fan motors are not designed for full-time service. |
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