Carson Hughes Missing 411: Versailles State Park: 500 join search

[indiucky]

My brother put me on this two days ago as it's up by him...possible Missing 411 case.....strange for certain....they gave got divers in the lake...found his truck, camera on a tripod and his kayak but no Carson....

A strange case for sure....

https://www.812now.com/post/extensive-search-for-carson-hughes-continues

 

[deo62]

That doesn’t have a good sound to it

 

[indiucky]

Body recovered....This is messed up........

Body of Osgood man recovered from Versailles Lake in Ripley County

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources recovered the body of 18-year-old Carson Hughes from Versailles Lake in Ripley County on Sunday night. According to a press release…

fox59.com

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Wow. I am curious as to the cause of death. Is there any speculation thus far, or is everyone staying tight lipped about it?

6 feet of water doesnt seem like it would be enough for an accidental drowning, unless he were to fall and go unconcious from the fall.

It sounds like foul play may have been involved. Maybe his camera on the tripod will show something?

 

[Tryin']

43f-ish water temp, 45f-ish air temp. Winds at 13mph, gusting to 20. That's not a pleasant immersion, and cold enough of a water temp initiate a gasp reflex. 6 feet is deep enough that you wouldn't touch bottom, and in a stricken state one generally won't drive down to find out if it's another 6 inches or 6 feet.

No word about safety gear, with conditions that were approaching dry suit territory. I fear that this will be a simple case of the environment being stronger than the preparations. No real consolation, but skipping the obvious to go straight to murder is a disservice to the investigation.

Vehicle unlocked with keys inside is common practice in water sports.

 

[indiucky]

43f-ish water temp, 45f-ish air temp. Winds at 13mph, gusting to 20. That's not a pleasant immersion, and cold enough of a water temp initiate a gasp reflex. 6 feet is deep enough that you wouldn't touch bottom, and in a stricken state one generally won't drive down to find out if it's another 6 inches or 6 feet.

No word about safety gear, with conditions that were approaching dry suit territory. I fear that this will be a simple case of the environment being stronger than the preparations. No real consolation, but skipping the obvious to go straight to murder is a disservice to the investigation.

Vehicle unlocked with keys inside is common practice in water sports.

Theory is he had his waders on...kayak got away from him and he went to try and grab it...went over his waders and they pulled him down....here's a pic in his waders...he was an amazing photographer...they have been posting some of his wildlife shots and they were Nat Geo level good....I mean an amazing eye...

 

[Tryin']

Filled waders is a bad time.

Those are great photographs.

 

[yeahbaby]

Filled waders is a bad time.

Those are great photographs.

Yep, waders filled with water is like having 30LB weights on each ankle. Beautiful photography. Very unfortunate situation.

 

[two70]

Yep, waders filled with water is like having 30LB weights on each ankle. Beautiful photography. Very unfortunate situation.

Filled waders are heavy on land but they don't pull you down in the water.

 

[indiucky]

Filled waders are heavy on land but they don't pull you down in the water.

That's been my experience...once they fill they sort of equalize.....

 

[VostocK]

I wonder if he had some sort of medical episode which caused him to lose consciousness while he was in the water?

No matter what the cause was, its tragic and I hope his family can eventually find peace and comfort after their loss. And I am proud of my fellow Hoosiers who turned out in force to help search for him.

 

[Leadeye]

Sad, young and obviously a talented photographer.

 

[singlesix]

Beautiful pictures.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I wonder if he had some sort of medical episode which caused him to lose consciousness while he was in the water?

No matter what the cause was, its tragic and I hope his family can eventually find peace and comfort after their loss. And I am proud of my fellow Hoosiers who turned out in force to help search for him.

The news has been saying "cold water drowning" was the cause of death, with no other signs of trauma. I've not heard any mention of other medical conditions.

 

[two70]

The news has been saying "cold water drowning" was the cause of death, with no other signs of trauma. I've not heard any mention of other medical conditions.

As someone who has gone for an involuntary swim in similarly cold water, it doesn't take long for the cold to sap you of your strength and stamina. It happens surprisingly quick. Without a PFD and help close at hand, it is very easy for someone to drown in cold water.