Posts Tagged Lake County Sonar Team

Lake and McHenry County Sonar called out 2-8-12

divers search the Des Plaines River for gun used in North Chicago

Divers attempt to locate a gun that was thrown into the Des Plaines River. The search was complicated by an abundance of debris along the river bottom. Tim Olk photo

The Lake and McHenry County Sonar Team was called out again on Wednesday. This time they were requested into Libertyville to assist with locating a gun which had been tossed into the DesPlaines River near Route 176. Swift water divers were deployed into the current of the river but were unable to locate the gun. They will resume the search again today (Thursday).

divers search the Des Plaines River for gun used in North Chicago

The Sonar Team has been called out for searches in Buffalo Grove, Johnsburg, and Libertyville within the past three weeks. Tim Olk photo

You guessed it … Tim Olk went to the scene and submitted several images.

divers search the Des Plaines River for gun used in North Chicago

Firefighters assemble the sonar unit prior to deploying it in the river. Tim Olk photo

The TribLocal reported HERE that:

Libertyville firefighters assisting  in a North Chicago police investigation have been searching for a gun in the Des Plaines River Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.

divers search the Des Plaines River for gun used in North Chicago

Firefighters in swift water gear enter the river to begin a search. Tim Olk photo

The Daily Herald has an article HERE which states in part that:

North Chicago police requested the help of the Libertyville fire department’s dive team in locating the weapon, which police said was used in a nonfatal shooting last week.

Fire department officials said the suspect was in custody, but police want to analyze the weapon to see if it was involved in any other shootings.

divers search the Des Plaines River for gun used in North Chicago

Working in shallow water, firefighters search for the gun among sticks, branches, rocks, and other debris under their feet. Tim Olk photo

 

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Water/Ice recovery in Johnsburg 2-4-12

Fire department divers recover body of fisherman that fell through the ice 2-4-12

Divers and support personnel move about Pistakee Bay utilizing air boats as they prepare to recover the body of a fisherman that fell through the ice and drowned on Friday. Tim Olk photo

The NW Herald reported on a fisherman that drowned in Johnsburg (McHenry County) after falling through the ice on Friday.

Authorities have ended the search for a missing angler that fell through the ice into Pistakee Bay on Friday evening after finding the victim’s body this morning.

Justin Ribar, 29, of Wonder Lake, was pronounced dead at 11:12 a.m. today, the Coroner’s Office said. An autopsy is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday.

A lakefront homeowner called 911 shortly before 6 p.m. Friday after hearing cries for help from the bay. The homeowner never saw the person, but could hear the yelling, McHenry Township Fire Protection District Chief Tony Huemann said.

Rescue crews using air boats were able to travel across the ice. They found a glove, a boot and fishing gear on the ice near a section of ice that appeared to have been broken through, Battalion Chief Joe Krueger said.

Fire department divers recover body of fisherman that fell through the ice 2-4-12

Wonder Lake Fire Department air boat 1690 makes a trip out to the center of the bay with divers. Tim Olk photo

The complete article can be found HERE.

Fire department divers recover body of fisherman that fell through the ice 2-4-12

Lake County Quad 2 Air Boat 2952 out of Fox Lake rides along the ice making it's way back to the shore. Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photographed the recovery efforts and submitted several images.

Fire department divers recover body of fisherman that fell through the ice 2-4-12

Air Boat 2952 takes a team of divers out to the recovery site. Tim Olk photo

Fire department divers recover body of fisherman that fell through the ice 2-4-12

Dive personnel standby to transport additional divers to the search area. Tim Olk photo

Many more images can be found in a gallery HERE.

 

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Divers search for dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

A dog belonging to a Buffalo Grove resident went into a small lake off of Fremont Way in the Crossings subdivision on Saturday and perished. Buffalo Grove firefighters attempted to locate the dog but were unsuccessful. Buffalo Grove divers went back on Thursday with additional divers from Long Grove and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods plus the Lake County Sonar Team. After several hours of searching the area, they were unable to recover the dog and suspended the operation.

Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk went to photograph the recovery efforts and submitted several images.

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

The information on the board outlines the specifics of the recovery operation. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

Firefighters carry a boat to the edge of the lake for the dive operation. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

A member of the Lake County Sonar Team drills through the ice to insert the sonar unit. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

An inflatable boat is pulled towards the dive area to be used as a work platform for tenders. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

Another view as the dive tenders make their way across the water. Tim Olk photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

A diver receives assistance in preparing to go into the water. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

A diver is helped out onto the solid ice and walks towards the opening where he will enter the water. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

Members of the sonar team view an image of the lake and search for targets. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

The image from the sonar shows the diver and several items which could be the dog. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

After entering the icy water, a diver waits for the order to begin his search. Larry Shapiro photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

Several members of the sonar team review the images from the sonar device looking for a target. Tim Olk photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

As one diver is in the water, a second stands by on the ice and a third is ready to go from the shoreline in the event of an emergency. Tim Olk photo

Divers search for missing dog in Buffalo Grove 1-26-12

After spending the maximum time allowed under water, a diver is assisted out of the water by another diver in a cold weather suit. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry has additional images HERE and Tim has more images HERE.

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