Texas Man, Son Die During Hunting Trip
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(January 13, 2009)—An Amarillo man and his teenage son died in a lake accident during a hunting trip in the Texas Panhandle.

Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn said Hotan Ahnood, 17, was using a kayak to go out onto Greenbelt Lake to retrieve a bird when the small vessel capsized.

The teenager’s father, Bashir Ahnood, 46, went into the water to try to save his son.

Both drowned.

The accident happened Saturday, a day when temperatures were below freezing.

The bodies were recovered Sunday.

Greenbelt Lake is about 50 miles southeast of Amarillo.
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Posted by: uknow Location: here on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:37 PM
My prayers go out to the family: however, answer me this ...... If you can noyt handle water [swimming] - why get in it, on it , by it ..... This always seems to amaze me. My wife can't swim - yet she stays away from the water .... why ... respect .... fear ..... smarts ....
Posted by: Bob Location: Here on Jan 14, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Wow!! Try to go out and hunt, have fun with your kids and something tragic happens. This is horrible. That just goes to show you that there is a tissue like vail that seperates this life from the next. Nobody knows when their time is coming. Live life and let your loved ones know that you love them!!!
Posted by: Sandra Location: Temple on Jan 14, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Steve, are you trying to be "funny" about 2 people dying? You didn't succeed.
Posted by: Patriot Location: Texas on Jan 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM
What kind of father would NOT try to save his son's life?? Very, very sad!!
Posted by: Duck Hunter Location: C.S. on Jan 14, 2009 at 09:18 AM
People, please wear a life vest when on water. They do come in camo for all you hunters. I pray for the relatives.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 at 08:09 PM
How courageous of the father...risking his life to save his son. Although I'm sorry they both died, the admiration I have for the father is great.
Posted by: Me Location: Here on Jan 13, 2009 at 06:34 PM
It's not worth going out in the water for one bird when it's freezing, even if you paddle out in a kayak. This is still a terrible loss, God bless.
Posted by: Steve Location: Location on Jan 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Sounds like a chilling experience. I suppose neither was wearing a life jacket.
Posted by: me Location: waco on Jan 13, 2009 at 01:34 PM
oh what a terrible tragedy god bless
Posted by: S Location: Texas on Jan 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM
SOOOO SAD!!! My prayers go out to this family!
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