Days after the mysterious death of Wendy W. Watson, 16 at South Beach, Alex Ferguson, 10 of Mayfair Court in Amity was killed in what appears to be a shark attack at Village Beach.
Eyewitness reports claim Ferguson was floating on a raft when he was pulled under and viciously attacked by his assailant. While the body of Ferguson has not yet been recovered, his raft was found washed up on shore with a large bite taken out of it.
Police Chief Martin P. Brody had this to say: “We now believe that it may be possible that the Watson death could also maybe have been linked to possible shark activates, though that investigation is ongoing at this time.”
Tonight at 5 p.m. the Mayor will hold a press conference regarding Police Chief Brody’s request to close the beaches until the completion of the investigation.
If you have any information or want to know more, contact Martin P. Brody at Brodyman@beachcop.com
Monday, April 27, 2009
Body Found on South Beach
This morning the body of Wendy W. Watson, 16 was found on South Beach. Police are investigating this tragic death, and while shark attacks are unlikely, police say they have not ruled it out as a possible cause of death. Watson’s body has been transported to the coroner’s office to determine her cause of death.
Watson went missing after leaving a beach party with an unidentified male. When she disappeared her companion immediately contacted the Amity Police Department.
“We want to assure all residents and visitors on our fine island that they are in no danger.” said police Chief Martin P. Brody. “Our lovely beaches will remain open for swimming pending the outcome of the investigation.”
If you have any information or want to know more, contact Martin P. Brody at Brodyman@beachcop.com
And check back for updates throughout the day…
Watson went missing after leaving a beach party with an unidentified male. When she disappeared her companion immediately contacted the Amity Police Department.
“We want to assure all residents and visitors on our fine island that they are in no danger.” said police Chief Martin P. Brody. “Our lovely beaches will remain open for swimming pending the outcome of the investigation.”
If you have any information or want to know more, contact Martin P. Brody at Brodyman@beachcop.com
And check back for updates throughout the day…
Sunday, April 26, 2009
New York Times Reading Log
Monday: On Monday there was a story about the number of people from Minnesota being contaminated with all the bad food that has been sent our way in the past year. Peanuts and peppers come to mind instantly, and I wondered how many people (if any) suffered from the contamination in New Hampshire or New England. I hadn't heard any specific numbers besides the "x people have been contaminated in the United States" numbers.
Tuesday: The story about Philip Markoff got me today. It just goes to show how dangerous the internet can be. My parents now avidly use craigslist to sell unwanted possessions and farm animals, but it's still scary to think there are predators out there on the internet, and Markoff was closer than anyone could have expected.
Wednesday: I decided to write about the Somali man being brought to the United States to face piracy charges. In a time in which no one thinks of pirates, this is quite interesting to me. This comes after the attack on the American ship and the increased activity of the Somali pirates.
Thursday: To finish the week I decided to include the story about the Taliban moving closer to the capital. With all that's going on in the world, it's easy to forget that innocent people are being killed while dangerous villains still walk the earth. This story is a big reminder of the threat the Taliban still pose to the troops overseas and the power that they still have.
Tuesday: The story about Philip Markoff got me today. It just goes to show how dangerous the internet can be. My parents now avidly use craigslist to sell unwanted possessions and farm animals, but it's still scary to think there are predators out there on the internet, and Markoff was closer than anyone could have expected.
Wednesday: I decided to write about the Somali man being brought to the United States to face piracy charges. In a time in which no one thinks of pirates, this is quite interesting to me. This comes after the attack on the American ship and the increased activity of the Somali pirates.
Thursday: To finish the week I decided to include the story about the Taliban moving closer to the capital. With all that's going on in the world, it's easy to forget that innocent people are being killed while dangerous villains still walk the earth. This story is a big reminder of the threat the Taliban still pose to the troops overseas and the power that they still have.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
New York Times Reading Log
Monday: The idea of editing memory caught my eye. The fact that scientists may be able to temper with your memory and cause you to forget specific events or plant new memories sort of scared me. Memories are something that we hold very personally and to have scientists that can control every aspect of your life through your memories made me a little worried about the future. I can't help but wondering what they would use such a power for.
Tuesday: The story about the optimism in the United States over the economy was the story I picked for Tuesday. After what seems like forever since the economy has been on the steady decline, it is nice to see that since the inauguration people are more and more optimistic that the future seems bright. I find this is a story of great importance for after Obama was sworn in, it felt as if the entire country had been divided into democratic and republican party. It's nice to see there is actually a unified feeling of hope that the economy will right itself.
Wednesday: The story about the internet detective story was what I picked for today. I feel like the "finders keepers" mentality is strong in many Americans, but to hear a story about a camera returned to its rightful owner after being lost is heartwarming. During a time when the internet is being associated more and more with pornographic material, I think it's important to create stories like this. They may not be life changing, but they impact some, and that is important.
Thursday: Finishing out the week I decided to pick the story about the United States man that was taken hostage by the Somali pirates. It's not often you hear tales of modern day pirates, and the fact that the man held hostage is not only from the U.S., but also from Vermont.
Tuesday: The story about the optimism in the United States over the economy was the story I picked for Tuesday. After what seems like forever since the economy has been on the steady decline, it is nice to see that since the inauguration people are more and more optimistic that the future seems bright. I find this is a story of great importance for after Obama was sworn in, it felt as if the entire country had been divided into democratic and republican party. It's nice to see there is actually a unified feeling of hope that the economy will right itself.
Wednesday: The story about the internet detective story was what I picked for today. I feel like the "finders keepers" mentality is strong in many Americans, but to hear a story about a camera returned to its rightful owner after being lost is heartwarming. During a time when the internet is being associated more and more with pornographic material, I think it's important to create stories like this. They may not be life changing, but they impact some, and that is important.
Thursday: Finishing out the week I decided to pick the story about the United States man that was taken hostage by the Somali pirates. It's not often you hear tales of modern day pirates, and the fact that the man held hostage is not only from the U.S., but also from Vermont.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
New York Times Reading Log
Monday: The story that got to me Monday was the story about having guns on campus. While I feel there are a few pros to having weapons on hand at all times, it really requires the person who is carrying that weapon to be a 100% stable individual who will in no way present a danger to the students he or she is around. I feel that it in this situation, the cons outweigh the pros. Allowing all students to have weaponry on campus would add an invisible fear on campus, never knowing if someone will pull out a gun that they can legally carry and start shooting.
Tuesday: Tuesday had a story about trying in inefficient gas guzzling cars for more fuel efficient cars as part of a way to start energizing the auto market in the United States in a chance to save companies like GM and Cryster. I thought that this story was important due to the ongoing economic crisis we are in and the state of the automotive industry.
Wednesday: There was a story in the paper Wednesday about boat owners who are leaving their boats due to an inability to afford them and they are not littering the coast and slowly decaying due to a lack of upkeep. This is a serious problem not only because of the danger it causes to other boaters that have to navigate around the abandoned boats, but also without upkeep, the boats could potentially begin to poison the waters around it, which would cause a strain on the environment as well.
Thursday: Ending the week is the story about Obama at the summit in Europe. He acknowledged that the United States had a role to play in the decline of it's own economy, but he urged the world to not place blame, and begin working towards a solution. I always find it interesting reading about international news, especially during these hard times. With the president advocating for a change, we can only hope that other leaders agree, or sway our president with new and insightful ideas. I firmly believe that something needs to be done sooner than later, so the less disagreement over the actions are key. However, that may not be possible with so many leaders gathered.
Tuesday: Tuesday had a story about trying in inefficient gas guzzling cars for more fuel efficient cars as part of a way to start energizing the auto market in the United States in a chance to save companies like GM and Cryster. I thought that this story was important due to the ongoing economic crisis we are in and the state of the automotive industry.
Wednesday: There was a story in the paper Wednesday about boat owners who are leaving their boats due to an inability to afford them and they are not littering the coast and slowly decaying due to a lack of upkeep. This is a serious problem not only because of the danger it causes to other boaters that have to navigate around the abandoned boats, but also without upkeep, the boats could potentially begin to poison the waters around it, which would cause a strain on the environment as well.
Thursday: Ending the week is the story about Obama at the summit in Europe. He acknowledged that the United States had a role to play in the decline of it's own economy, but he urged the world to not place blame, and begin working towards a solution. I always find it interesting reading about international news, especially during these hard times. With the president advocating for a change, we can only hope that other leaders agree, or sway our president with new and insightful ideas. I firmly believe that something needs to be done sooner than later, so the less disagreement over the actions are key. However, that may not be possible with so many leaders gathered.
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