Posted on 04/03/2020 11:54:43 AM PDT by Borges
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s daughter and grandson are missing after authorities say they were seen struggling to return to shore in a canoe near Herring Bay, a family member confirmed Friday.
David McKean says his wife, Maeve Fahey Kennedy Townsend, 41, and son, Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean, 8, are the people last sighted 10 miles south of Annapolis near Herring Bay.
McKean declined to comment further.
Anne Arundel County fire officials say a concerned citizen called 911 around 4:30 p.m. Thursday to report that he saw the woman and her son in a small canoe or kayak from the Columbia Beach community pier.
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She went in to retrieve a ball.
Don’t disagree.
That’s what you have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever for.
With cold water, life jackets probably not much use,unless extremely lucky and found quick by someone.
What stupidity to allow a young kid in a Conor/kayak on the Cheasapeake this time of year.
So sad! Hope they’re found alive
“Winds have been gusting to near gale force.”
So, lets get the 5 year old and GO CANOEING!
Low I.Q. + arrogance = “The Kennedy Curse”
It’s been reported they were chasing after a ball that went into the water. Just a tragic decision to chase after a ball that was probably worth $15. It’s been windy the past couple days and they didn’t have had the arm strength to canoe in those conditions.
So true. I feel worst for the little boy as children take cues from adults about what’s safe to do. May they both RIP.
My favorite hypothetical bill would be entitled the MaryJo Koepechne Memorial act and would simply overturn every passed bill whose lead sponsor was Teddy. it would take awhile to tally all the resulting good, but I doubt much bad would ever come from it.
Thank you. That was my first reaction. What was she doing in a kayak with a 5 yo in dubious weather?
He insisted on bringing Carolyn his wife to the wedding of his cousin Rory and they were to drop off his wife’s sister on the Vineyard then go on to Cape Cod. According to “The Kennedy Heirs” he was trying to repair the relationship with his wife.
RFK’s widow Ethel said they didn’t really have to go to the wedding. JFK Jr assured his wife this was the last time they’d do something like this, go to the Kennedy compound for a big event.
It was.
>>By that April, the two were in couples counseling, Taraborrelli explains: “Both wanted to improve their marriage. John didn’t want to be one of those Kennedy men who didn’t care how his wife feels.”
When they were invited to the wedding of John’s cousin, Rory Kennedy, the youngest daughter of Bobby and Ethel Kennedy, in July 1999, Carolyn told John she did not want to go. But several days later, she changed her mind, knowing how much it meant to John. She invited her sister, Lauren, to come along on the flight.
https://people.com/politics/jfk-jr-carolyn-bessette-marriage-struggles-kennedy-heirs/
Thank you. That was my first reaction. What was she doing in a kayak with a 5 yo in dubious weather?
And he was called the Lion of the Senate. Every time I heard that I wanted to hurl.
The best advice I can give from my years boating is before any trip always presume you will go overboard. Helps preparedness, situational awareness and behavior while on the water.
But your kid chasing his favorite ball into the water? That’s a tough one.
Read it was their oldest son, 8 years old
“Can’t ski, can’t fly, can’t canoe.
Is there nothing a Kennedy can’t do?”
Not too god at driving, either.
No commode sense, also known as $#it for brains.
I hate auto spell check.
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