Wixom man drowns while metal detecting in Saginaw Bay

[Author Man]

Wixom man drowns while metal detecting in Saginaw Bay

A 39 year old male from Wixom, Mi. drowned while wading in 4 feet of water in Saginaw Bay. He called for help several times before going under the water. 100 people made a human chain to 'walk through the water' trying to help. He was found 20 minutes later and pronounced dead at the hospital. No name has been released.....

 

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[Author Man]

Re: Wixom man drowns while metal detector in Saginaw Bay

His name has been released. Thomas E. Weaver. He was a member of Michigan Treasure Hunters. His family is in my prayers.....

 

[thompy]

Re: Wixom man drowns while metal detecting in Saginaw Bay

mine as well, sad story. Gene we have to get up around the Ropes, a buddy has been finding some nice rocks, some looks to have gold ,others, big flakes of iron pyrite or mica, he said he had one piece checked out by a jewler last year and it checked out as gold, tried to get some free time last weekend to hook up but no go, didnt get any detecting in

 

[Author Man]

Re: Wixom man drowns while metal detecting in Saginaw Bay

It gas been hectic around here with my son staying for two weeks but he leaves tomorrow so lets get over there soon. I'm ready.