TWO MEN CHARGED IN BOATING COLLISION
Two boats collided Saturday night in Lake County's Nippersink Lake. Both drivers have since been charged with operating under the influence.
The driver of a 22-foot Crownline, a 53-year old man from Fox Lake, was driving his boat allegedly under the influence when he collided with a 20-foot Crownline, driven by a 48-year old man from Glenview. The 22-footer flipped over in the collision, sending a 55-year old female passenger out of the boat. A passerby rescued the woman and two deputies from the Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit resuscitated her with CPR. She was taken by Flight for Life to Centegra Hospital-McHenry where she is now in fair condition.
This story serves as a reminder to all of us that drinking while boating is dangerous and can lead to catastrophic injuries. Thankfully there were no fatalities in this accident.
