I was reading on the Bergland Bay bar website/trail (berglandbaybar.com) report that there has been a lot of police presence around the lake lately. He was thinking that a group of ding dongs ran into the Hoop and Holler..... *** how can you run into the Hoop??? Anyone hear about this or have a link to read about it??
Group ran into the Hoop??
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upbarleyboy
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Last Friday (early morning) I'm guessing around bar close a group of 6 sleds were heading north on the lake. One guy was driving too fast, hit a picnic table and was thrown into the parking lot of the Hoop. Got transported to Grand View in Ironwood, than on to a hospital in Duluth with severe injuries. Alcohol was said to be a factor.
I hope he's ok, but this certainly is another black eye for the sport.
I hope he's ok, but this certainly is another black eye for the sport.
propjockey
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2/7/2010 11:08:00 PM
1 hurt in crash
WAKEFIELD -- A 37-year-old Illinois man was severely injured after a snowmobile accident early Friday morning on Lake Gogebic near the Hoop 'n Holler Tavern, according to a Michigan State Police news release.
The man was transported by Beacon Ambulance to Grand View Hospital in Ironwood and later to a hospital in Duluth, Minn.
The Illinois man, part of a group of six snowmobilers traveling northbound on Lake Gogebic at a high rate of speed, failed to slow when nearing the shoreline and struck a picnic table.
He was ejected from the snowmobile and landed in the parking lot of the Hoop 'n Holler Tavern.
The man was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Troopers from the Wakefield State Police Post are continuing to investigate the incident, the news release said.
1 hurt in crash
WAKEFIELD -- A 37-year-old Illinois man was severely injured after a snowmobile accident early Friday morning on Lake Gogebic near the Hoop 'n Holler Tavern, according to a Michigan State Police news release.
The man was transported by Beacon Ambulance to Grand View Hospital in Ironwood and later to a hospital in Duluth, Minn.
The Illinois man, part of a group of six snowmobilers traveling northbound on Lake Gogebic at a high rate of speed, failed to slow when nearing the shoreline and struck a picnic table.
He was ejected from the snowmobile and landed in the parking lot of the Hoop 'n Holler Tavern.
The man was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Troopers from the Wakefield State Police Post are continuing to investigate the incident, the news release said.
snootbiscuit
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was at hoop over the w-end and josh said either his sled hit the building or he did , sorry can't remember exactly what he said! he also said the guy broke his back, not sure of any other injuries. and this happened while they were open with people in the bar. HAVE ANOTHER IDIOT. and yes I did see more than normal enforcement. sorry for assuming that alcohol was the main culprit, maybe he had a seizure or heartatack , sorry again if I am wrong, I also did not read the article
caged_beagle
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Nothing funny about the post, but.....notice the screen names above that have contributed to the thread. It's a 3 course meal, some cake, then a biscuit and we can wash it down with some barley pops.
Two Serious Crashes Investigated
MADISON – A special snowmobile enforcement team deployed for the third time this winter assisted with two serious crashes in the Bayfield area over the weekend, according to state officials.
“Team members were put to work the minute they arrived,” said Gary Eddy, snowmobile safety administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “They immediately began assisting the area warden and sheriff’s deputies with a crash that involved seven snowmobiles. Two parties required medical attention for various injuries, broken bones and a possible serious back injury. In total, three people went to the hospital. Many of the involved parties fled the scene, but were tracked down at a local tavern.”
Pending charges include operating while intoxicated, obstructing, failing to render aid, and reckless operation.
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when a group of companions decide to mix alcohol with their snowmobile trip. Some were more concerned about fleeing the scene than securing medical attention for members of their group,” Eddy said.
The team and area wardens issued more than 100 citations with nearly 300 warnings, including 11 arrests for operating while intoxicated. The majority of the other citations were issued for illegal operation on or in the vicinity of a highway and failing to comply with regulatory signs. The team combined their efforts with local wardens, park rangers and sheriff’s deputies to patrol a very large area over Bayfield, Ashland and Sawyer counties.
The other serious snowmobile crash occurred on a Sawyer County lake where two snowmobiles collided head on. Alcohol was involved in the crash and both operators were transported to the hospital. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
“The team was a visible presence on the trails and lakes throughout the area. They talked to a lot of people and were able to concentrate on areas with citizen complaints. Several family groups stopped to thank the team members for being out patrolling. Word got around that there was an increased law enforcement presence in the area. There was a noticeable change in the snowmobile traffic as people started slowing down and being more careful. That’s the real goal of the team, to be visible, gain voluntary compliance and just let people have a safe and enjoyable time,” Eddy said.
One snowmobile fatality occurred in Iron County over the weekend where a snowmobiler collided with a post. Speed is listed as a contributing factor; the crash is under investigation. Wisconsin currently has 17 snowmobile fatalities, two fewer than this time last season. Michigan currently has 13 fatalities and Minnesota, 12. The team is again scheduled to patrol Northern Wisconsin this weekend.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1336
MADISON – A special snowmobile enforcement team deployed for the third time this winter assisted with two serious crashes in the Bayfield area over the weekend, according to state officials.
“Team members were put to work the minute they arrived,” said Gary Eddy, snowmobile safety administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “They immediately began assisting the area warden and sheriff’s deputies with a crash that involved seven snowmobiles. Two parties required medical attention for various injuries, broken bones and a possible serious back injury. In total, three people went to the hospital. Many of the involved parties fled the scene, but were tracked down at a local tavern.”
Pending charges include operating while intoxicated, obstructing, failing to render aid, and reckless operation.
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when a group of companions decide to mix alcohol with their snowmobile trip. Some were more concerned about fleeing the scene than securing medical attention for members of their group,” Eddy said.
The team and area wardens issued more than 100 citations with nearly 300 warnings, including 11 arrests for operating while intoxicated. The majority of the other citations were issued for illegal operation on or in the vicinity of a highway and failing to comply with regulatory signs. The team combined their efforts with local wardens, park rangers and sheriff’s deputies to patrol a very large area over Bayfield, Ashland and Sawyer counties.
The other serious snowmobile crash occurred on a Sawyer County lake where two snowmobiles collided head on. Alcohol was involved in the crash and both operators were transported to the hospital. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
“The team was a visible presence on the trails and lakes throughout the area. They talked to a lot of people and were able to concentrate on areas with citizen complaints. Several family groups stopped to thank the team members for being out patrolling. Word got around that there was an increased law enforcement presence in the area. There was a noticeable change in the snowmobile traffic as people started slowing down and being more careful. That’s the real goal of the team, to be visible, gain voluntary compliance and just let people have a safe and enjoyable time,” Eddy said.
One snowmobile fatality occurred in Iron County over the weekend where a snowmobiler collided with a post. Speed is listed as a contributing factor; the crash is under investigation. Wisconsin currently has 17 snowmobile fatalities, two fewer than this time last season. Michigan currently has 13 fatalities and Minnesota, 12. The team is again scheduled to patrol Northern Wisconsin this weekend.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1336
Wow- they left their seriously injured friends b/c they were too worried about getting in trouble for drinking and driving? Now that's a good friend right there. Geez.
I was at the Hoop on Friday and saw the smashed picnic table. It's only a few feet away from the building- guy is probably lucky it was there to slow him down/toss him off- or he would have gone straight into the structure itself (and that's much less forgiving than a picnic table). Surprised that after that happened the night before, we didn't see any DNR/police when we went through Bergland for gas.
I was at the Hoop on Friday and saw the smashed picnic table. It's only a few feet away from the building- guy is probably lucky it was there to slow him down/toss him off- or he would have gone straight into the structure itself (and that's much less forgiving than a picnic table). Surprised that after that happened the night before, we didn't see any DNR/police when we went through Bergland for gas.
Yeah, why didn't he? He should be able to be everywhere at once!
Complain when the cops are around, complain when they're not around.....
If YOU weren't so busy being a complete butthole, you would understand the point I was trying to make with my little joke.
Umh...Warden Miller is a she ...at least I think so, her first name is Sue.
The one who stopped me never took their ski mask off but sure had a manly voice.
But here's the thing.
The guy who got the next (numerical sequence) ticket written exactly 20 minutes after mine also went into the Hoop. So we're talking about it and taking pictures of the two tickets. I get back to the cabin and realize I got his ticket and he's got mine!
I assume it was the same warden, but maybe not.
Not exactly, but I wasn't going 99 mph 25' from a shack either.
longmxz670
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"If I ever have a son I think I'll name him......Bill or George, anything but Sue!"
Who would have ever guessed that Johnny Cash sang a song about a DNR warden from the U.P.?
You guys are making me nervous. Just booked a trip to gogebic the end of feb. I have never (knock on wood) seen any law enforcement in the UP in all my trips up there. Are you saying they are out in full force?? I don't ride wasted but like to have a couple beers then ride for a few hours then a couple more and repeat. What are the speed limits or other rules I should be aware of?? Thanks
longmxz670
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You should be good to go Slim. Just keep an eye out for that boy named Sue.