Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • Personalities/Staff
    • Jobs
    • Calendar
    • Keeping it Local
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Login
    RSS Facebook Twitter
    News Radio KMAN
    ESB's Managing Your Money
    • Local/State News
      • Manhattan
      • Riley County
      • Wamego
      • Pottawatomie County
      • Fort Riley
      • Geary County
      • State News
      • RCPD Reports
    • Weather
    • Sports
      • High School Sports
        • Scores
      • Scoreboard Saturday
      • K-State Sports
      • Student-Athlete of the Week
    • On Demand
      • In Focus
      • Who’s On In Focus
      • The Game
      • Managing Your Money by ESB Financial
      • Wildcat Insider
    • Obituaries
    • Message Us
      • Birthday/Anniversary
    Listen
    News Radio KMAN
    You are at:Home»Local News»One person hospitalized after Tuttle Creek Lake rescue

    One person hospitalized after Tuttle Creek Lake rescue

    0
    By KMAN Staff on November 8, 2014 Local News, Manhattan, Riley County, Top Story

    Riley County Emergency Management

    Updated Monday noon:

    The name of the boat operator involved in Saturday evening’s water rescue at Tuttle Creek Lake has been released. Clark Linders of Manhattan was operating the boat.

    Ron Kaufman, Director of Information Services with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism describes the victim as a 61-year-old who is being treated at Stormont-Vail in Topeka. Kaufman indicates his agency is still in the process of interviewing Linders and determining what happened, with damage to the hull of the airboat involved.

    Updated Sunday morning:

    Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins released more details Saturday night, indicating the victim transported was a man, whose name has not yet been released. Rescue efforts began at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with a reported airboat accident. The individual was able to swim to shore but it was in an area with difficult access by road. A person walking later heard the man, who reportedly was suffering from hypothermia.

    Riley County EMS, and Riley and Manhattan Fire Department crews assisted in the rescue.

    ###

    One person has been transported to Mercy Regional Health Center. This information turned up as of 9:20 by EMS Director Pat Collins.

    ###

    KMAN has received word of a rescue in progress at Stockdale Cove at Tuttle Creek Lake by Riley County EMS.

    This was reported at approximately 8:20 P.M. by Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins.

    KMAN will continue to update this story as we receive information.

    ###

     

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    KMAN Staff
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Related Posts

    K-State Alumni Association hires Walker as new President, CEO

    RCPD exploring potential feasibility study for facilities

    Weekend events: Cowboy Poetry, Arts in the Park, Nelson Family Benefit & Auction

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Listen Live Here
    Listen Live - Mobile

    Categories

    EEO Report

    FCC Public File

    FCC Applications


    Follow @1350kman on Twitter · Manhattan Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer.
    Manhattan Broadcasting does not discriminate in sale of advertising on the basis of race, gender, or ethnicity, and will not accept advertising which does so discriminate. © 2022 Manhattan Broadcasting Company.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.