Football Coast Guard suspends search for missing NFL players

Stinger · 03-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Coast Guard searching for missing boat with NFL players

Reported by: Chad Cookler
Email: ccookler@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 11:18 am

CLEARWATER, FL -- The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fishing boat about 50 miles off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to Coast Guard officials, the 21-foot fishing boat left from a boat ramp in Clearwater Pass Saturday about 6:30 am with 4 people on board.

A dispatcher told ABC Action News 3 of them are NFL players. One of the plays for the Detroit Lions, and one plays for the Oakland Raiders, the dispatcher said.

The boaters were supposed to return sometime after dark but never did, officials said. A friend called the Coast Guard at about 1:30 am and reported them missing.

Officials say the waters in the gulf are extremely choppy and they believe the boat is in distress.

Air and marine crews from the Sand Key and Clearwater Coast Guard stations are searching a 750 square mile area west of Clearwater Pass.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx

booger · 03-01-2009, 11:07 AM

REPORT: THREE NFL PLAYERS ON MISSING BOAT
Posted by Mike Florio on March 1, 2009, 11:50 a.m.
From ABC comes a scary story out of Florida. Three NFL players are on a fishing boat that is missing off the Gulf Coast in Clearwater.

One reportedly plays for the Lions, and another plays for the Raiders.

A 21-foot boat with four passengers left from Clearwater Pass at 6:30 a.m. EST on Saturday. It was due to return after dark but never arrived.

A friend called the Coast Guard at 1:30 a.m. EST on Sunday and reported the boat missing.

Per the report, officials say that the Gulf waters are extremely choppy and that it’s believed the boat is in distress.

More to come.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx

eazyb81 · 03-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Why don't they list the names of the players?

**doomy3** · 03-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Oh damn.

HC_Chief · 03-01-2009, 11:11 AM

That sucks. Positive thoughts/prayers to the Coast Guard search teams in finding them soon and in good health!

**mlyonsd** · 03-01-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Why don't they list the names of the players?

Has anyone heard from Cassel today?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-01-2009, 11:13 AM

Gee, I hope LJ wasn't on the boat!

Mile High Mania · 03-01-2009, 11:13 AM

Maybe they're not releasing names until they contact or hear from families... I dunno. Or, maybe they're not 100% sure.

booger · 03-01-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eazyb81

Why don't they list the names of the players?

if they are dead or don't have a body/missing, i'm sure they will keep it quite until the families know what did or didn't happen before they paste it over the news.

KChiefs1 · 03-01-2009, 11:15 AM

Has anyone seen Larry Johnson lately?
Didn't Pioli tell him to take a slow boat to China?

Go Mizzou & Chiefs · 03-01-2009, 11:15 AM

umm what team is the other 1 from?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-01-2009, 11:19 AM

Just In,, Jay Cutler was the Captain of the boat . His suicide note was just found at disneyworld!

wild1 · 03-01-2009, 11:42 AM

this isn't funny. i dont think you guys should be making jokes about hoping LJ or others were on the boat.

Blindside58 · 03-01-2009, 11:44 AM

Reminds me of the Cleveland Indians Tragedy.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-01-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wild1

this isn't funny. i dont think you guys should be making jokes about hoping LJ or others were on the boat.

Why ?

If LJ spends a few hours thinking he's gonna die, maybe he'll take his diaper off, quit abusing women and appreciate his teammates!

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Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $4274507	Coast Guard suspends search for missing NFL players Coast Guard searching for missing boat with NFL players Reported by: Chad Cookler Email: ccookler@abcactionnews.com Last Update: 11:18 am CLEARWATER, FL -- The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fishing boat about 50 miles off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Coast Guard officials, the 21-foot fishing boat left from a boat ramp in Clearwater Pass Saturday about 6:30 am with 4 people on board. A dispatcher told ABC Action News 3 of them are NFL players. One of the plays for the Detroit Lions, and one plays for the Oakland Raiders, the dispatcher said. The boaters were supposed to return sometime after dark but never did, officials said. A friend called the Coast Guard at about 1:30 am and reported them missing. Officials say the waters in the gulf are extremely choppy and they believe the boat is in distress. Air and marine crews from the Sand Key and Clearwater Coast Guard stations are searching a 750 square mile area west of Clearwater Pass. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx
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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1508550	PFT: REPORT: THREE NFL PLAYERS ON MISSING BOAT REPORT: THREE NFL PLAYERS ON MISSING BOAT Posted by Mike Florio on March 1, 2009, 11:50 a.m. From ABC comes a scary story out of Florida. Three NFL players are on a fishing boat that is missing off the Gulf Coast in Clearwater. One reportedly plays for the Lions, and another plays for the Raiders. A 21-foot boat with four passengers left from Clearwater Pass at 6:30 a.m. EST on Saturday. It was due to return after dark but never arrived. A friend called the Coast Guard at 1:30 a.m. EST on Sunday and reported the boat missing. Per the report, officials say that the Gulf waters are extremely choppy and that it’s believed the boat is in distress. More to come. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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