Sunday May, 29 2011 @ 16:47:32

Nature: Water Rescue Priority

Location: 80 – Herring Creek near Rehoboth Shores

Address: Herring Creek – Rehoboth Bay Area

On Sunday afternoon, May 29th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, as well as the Sussex County Paramedics, the DNREC Marine Police, and the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit were alerted for a water rescue priority incident in the Herring Creek area off of the Rehoboth Bay. It was reported that two jet skis collided causing serious injury to one of the Jet Ski riders. It was reported that the injured jet skier was being transported via vessel into the Rehoboth Shores development off of Long Neck Road and that cardio pulmonary resusciation (CPR) was being performed. All of emergency response units were directed to the Rehoboth Shores boat launching facility.

Indian River Marine Unit #80 Marine 3 and Engine #80-5 responded from our Station #2 facility, while 80 Marine 1 and Rescue 80 responded from our Oak Orchard facility. Upon further information, the aviation units were cancelled and all responding apparatus onscene would be sufficient. The Delaware State Fire Police provided clear passage at the various boat launching facilities as well as prohibited any additional foot and vehicle traffic access to the area.

There were no vessels launched do the arrival of the vessel at the boat launching facilities. The DNREC – Marine Police and the Delaware State Police are investigating the incident.

After the initial investigation was concluded, Engine #80-3 was returned to the area to provide a public assist request.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following websites:

(1) www.wgmd.com  - Radio 92.7

Woman Killed in Rehoboth Bay Boating Accident

Delaware marine police and state troopers spent Sunday evening investigating the state’s first boating fatality of the year.

Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, DNREC spokesman, says a woman was killed after her personal water craft collided with another on the Rehoboth Bay.

The incident was reported to authorities around 4:45 p.m. Sunday. Three people involved had been on the bay with Sea Doo personal water craft, which are similar to Jet-Skis.

One source says a 31-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries with extensive blood loss and a broken neck during the accident.

A pontoon boat was used to take her to the end of Bay Shore Lane in the Rehoboth Shores trailer park around 4:45 p.m. That is where a county paramedic pronounced her dead. DNREC marine police and state troopers examined the water craft at the dock before hauling away the Sea Doos for further investigation.

Sgt. Rhodes says the victim’s name and more details will be released once the next of kin has been notified. He added that two people were killed in 2010 during boating accidents in Delaware.

http://www.wgmd.com/?p=25702

UPDATED BREAKING: Woman Killed in Jet Ski Accident ID’d

A 31-year-old Millsboro woman, who on Sunday became Delaware’s first boating fatality of 2011, when the jet ski she was operating collided with another jet ski near Herring Creek on Rehoboth Bay has been identified.

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer, Sgt Greg Rhodes says Min McManus was riding her jet ski when it was struck by another jet ski driven by 20-year-old Brandon Bennett, also of Millsboro.

McManus was pronounced dead after she was brought ashore. Both jet skis involved in the accident have been seized by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement as evidence in a criminal investigation.

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Millsboro woman dies in personal watercraft accident

DOVER (May 31, 2011) – A 31-year-old woman became Delaware’s first boating fatality of 2011 when the jet-ski she was operating collided with another personal watercraft last Sunday afternoon near Herring Creek on Rehoboth Bay.

Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement identified the victim as Min L. McManus, of Millsboro. Her Sea-Doo watercraft was struck by another Sea-Doo operated by Brandon C. Bennett, 20, also of Millsboro.

Ms. McManus was pronounced dead by Sussex County paramedics after she was brought ashore. Her body was then turned over to the Delaware Medical Examiner’s office for determining cause of death. Both personal watercraft involved in the accident were seized by Fish & Wildlife Enforcement as evidence in a criminal investigation.

Delaware experienced only two boating fatalities in 2010, ranking the state among the safest in the country for boating.

(2) Delaware Online -

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20110531/NEWS/110531026/Millsboro-woman-killed-watercraft-crash?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

Millsboro woman killed in watercraft crash

12:03 PM, May. 31, 2011 - Written by Terri Sanginiti

A 31-year-old Millsboro woman was killed Sunday afternoon when her personal watercraft collided with another one operated by her boyfriend's son, authorities said today.

It is the first boating fatality in the state this year. The victim, identified as Min L. McManus, was in the Rehoboth Bay on her Sea-Doo personal watercraft along with her boyfriend and his son near Herring Creek when the crash occurred.

Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, of the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, said Brandon C. Bennett, also of Millsboro, was the operator of the personal watercraft that crashed into her. Officials earlier had reported he was her stepson but later clarified that information.

State marine police were in the area prior to the collision.

McManus was brought ashore and was pronounced dead of her injuries by Sussex County paramedics.

Her body was turned over to the state Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy.

Both watercraft were seized by the state Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement as part of the death investigation.

“The son was inconsolable at the accident scene,” Rhodes said.

The investigation is continuing.