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JUNE 1, 2018
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RAVENS FANS FLOCK TO OC Annual parade, convention and Beach Bash provide plethora of activities for all ages – Page 26
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READY TO GO Potential customers flood the parking lot outside Seacrets on 49th Street last Saturday morning as they wait for the opportunity to enter. The first part of the holiday weekend was good for most businesses. This photo was taken just before 9 a.m. on Saturday, but people began lining up around 5:30 a.m. See story on page 6.
Woman flown out after Jetski crash Pennsylvania visitor listed in critical condition after personal watercraft collide
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 1, 2018) Two personal watercraft collided in the Isle of Wight Bay this past Saturday, resulting in critical head and neck injuries for one operator, Christine Doty, 23, of Indiana, Pennsylvania and a criminal citation for the other, Randhir Muddam, 45, of Houston, Texas. Doty was carrying a passenger, Michael Barnicle, 27, who declined medical treatment, as did Muddam. According to Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thompson, both personal watercraft were rented, and guides accompanied both drivers. She said one of the guides warned Muddam about his proximity to another driver, and attempted to separate them.
The warning apparently went unheeded, resulting in the collision at an estimated 35 mph. Thompson said the guides were cleared of any wrongdoing. “All the witnesses put Muddam at fault,” Thompson said. “There was no
indication of drinking or drugs.” Following the crash, all parties were thrown into the water. They were rescued and brought to shore, where the decision was made to airlift Doty to See WOMAN Page 3
PHOTO COURTESY NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE
Christine Doty, 23, was riding this rented watercraft when she was apparently struck by another one in the Isle of Wight bay this past Saturday. Doty was airlifted to Christiana Hospital where she was listed in critical condition as of Wednesday.
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Officials block entrances in better-safe-than-sorry move
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 1, 2018) Although recently installed Jersey walls to prevent vehicles from driving up on the Boardwalk have met with mixed reactions, City Manager Doug Miller said the temporary measures provide a visual reminder the resort does not exist in a vacuum. “Ocean City is concerned about world and domestic events,” he said. “This is the year we’ll have Jersey walls up [and] we’ll have bollards that are more aesthetically pleasing … next year.” The City Council approved spendSee BOARDWALK Page 60
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