Tragedy in San Diego

Sorry to inform you folks that two young fishermen lost their lives at El Capitan reservoir in San Diego County.  

Jeff Ingram and Eric Mendez were fishing in their recently acquired used boat, when another bass boat came around a blind corner and ran over them.  Both were killed.  The occupants of the other boat were thrown into the water but survived.  

Jeff was 21, Eric was 20.  This happened on Thursday, July 31.

The San Diego fishing community is grieving.

Man that is horrible news, our hearts and prayers go out to the families of these young fisherman. Please guys always pay attention to your surroundings you never know, you just never know.

This is horrible. Rest in peace young men

My condolences to the families of the young men. Water safety should be #1 when enjoying water activities. I have been debating flying a orange flag like they use for bicycles. Sad day.......

Oh man this sucks!!!! poor kids, may they rest in peace!!!!!! and yes condolences to there families for sure!...

Tony G

There's a memorial fund set up to help the families: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Awe man that's so sad. Prayers indeed. And a couple bucks to be sent to the fund as well. Be careful dudes. I have personally pushed myself off of boats before. Too many people here in California I recon. Too many people thinking only for themselves. Fishn kinda sucks too.

Yeah saw this on the news, sad story. Condolences to the families.

Truly sad news my heart goes out the the families.

yup saw that , in fact myself and Jerdon where talking about it yesterday while on the water .. you just never know whats around the corner or coming at you . being in a tube makes us more at risk , since where a lot smaller on the water . Be safe out there guys  ..

Link below in case you want more details  :   WES

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just read a bit more on it wes...man! poor kids....they didnt have a chance, specially if that boat was traveling at the speed peeps are saying...also saying one of the dudes was cuffed...crazy....

As it turns out nobody was arrested, At least that is what was last reported. There was a lot of misinformation out there at first.

indeed no one was arrested yet , they where detained and sent for treatment .. right now it appears like it was an accident and only the 2 guys of the bass boat will know what really happened . I know after i first saw the pictures 4 days ago , i was like it appears that both boats where in operation when the incident happened and not anchored like was first reported .

WES

So sorry that this happened. I can not believe the loss of life for these two young men.  Condolences to the families.