Body of Scipo Man Recovered

The body of the 23 year old Scipio, (pronounced sip-e-o ) man who drowned Friday night (10/14/05) when his canoe flipped ove on Owasco Lake, was recovered by divers shortly before 2 Monday afternoon. Investigators say John Carmody was out on the lake late Friday evening with a firend when the canoe flipped over. A neighbor attemped to give both men life preserves, but Carmody tossed his back, claiming it was too small. Carmody then let go of the canoe and rescuers lost sight of him. Sherif Rob outhouse said weekend recovery efforts were hampered by advers weather and windy conditions.

Now I am no lifeguard but I have taken alot of swimming lessons and in NY when it becomes October you get some 50 degree days and that water is kindof cold, I believe that a 350 pound man could cling even a child sized lifevest to his chest and remain aflot and for him to have "tossed his (lifejacket) back" and then to yell from the side of the flipped canoe in the chilly water that it is too small. uncomprehendable

I sware I copyed this word for word and I will send you any media refrence I can come up with upon request.

Submitted on 10/18/2005

Submitted by: Semoks Bluntz
Reference: Town Crier 10/18/05

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
While this can certainly use a much more humorous write-up, I do believe that throwing back a life preserver (no doubt with a certain degree of arrogance) is stupidity worthy of consideration. It rather reminds me of the situation where the fellow who died in the desert refused water, figuring he wouldn't need it...

Greg said:
Maybe Toss: Darwin Award
Hmmmm ... maybe. Then again, maybe not. I guess (and this is arrogant, but I can sympathise) he probably figured he's an adult and they were only going for a quick paddle on the lake in a canoe. Fatal flaw of judgement, but truly stupid, or unlucky? I'm not sure...

Sheryl said:
Maybe Toss: Darwin Award
I'm unsure on this one too. There's certainly adult grade arrogance there and a certain amount of stupidity. However, a lot of people go boating without lifejackets. Perhaps the fact that he refused one and tossed it back brings this up to standard.

Tracy said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I agree with James - and to the rest of the moderators - read the rules "Select a fate: Definitely Keep, Neutral, Maybe Toss, Definitely Toss. Choose the best reason from the column below that fate."

Jack said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I have to agree with James. While the write-up could have been better, this is the sort of arrogant stupidity that generally leads to a Darwin Award.

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