Johnny Dangerously
Well-Known Member
Learned of this earlier today in a company-wide e-mail. Now that it's on the Web site, I guess I can bring it to your attention and ask for prayers/thoughts for John and his family.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/7001482.html
The Advocate’s Capitol news bureau editor John LaPlante was seriously injured Thursday while swimming at the beach in Galveston, Texas, a family member said.
LaPlante was listed in critical condition Thursday evening at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, said Deborah Jones, nurse administrator.
Linda Sadden of Baton Rouge, a cousin who had been in contact with LaPlante’s wife, Merrill, said Thursday night the 54-year-old political columnist was receiving breathing assistance in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
His family was taking a short vacation while his children were out of school this week for spring break.
LaPlante was swimming with his two children near the 61st Street Fishing Pier when a strong current swept them away, Sadden said.
His teenaged son and daughter managed to climb out of the water on a rock jetty, Sadden said. Bystanders threw LaPlante a life ring, which he held onto for a short time before losing his grasp, she said.
He was rescued by life guards, identified by a Houston television station as Lt. Tony Pryor and Aaron Shaffner.
The 61st Street Fishing Pier is a popular gathering spot open 24 hours a day to fishermen and local residents who frequent the sightseeing deck over the Gulf of Mexico, said pier worker Norah Maddin.
Maddin said swimmers are not allowed within 300 feet of the pier. The last few days have been windy, she said, causing the water to be rough.
“In terms of people getting caught in a riptide around here, it happens at least a few times a year,†Maddin said.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/7001482.html
The Advocate’s Capitol news bureau editor John LaPlante was seriously injured Thursday while swimming at the beach in Galveston, Texas, a family member said.
LaPlante was listed in critical condition Thursday evening at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, said Deborah Jones, nurse administrator.
Linda Sadden of Baton Rouge, a cousin who had been in contact with LaPlante’s wife, Merrill, said Thursday night the 54-year-old political columnist was receiving breathing assistance in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
His family was taking a short vacation while his children were out of school this week for spring break.
LaPlante was swimming with his two children near the 61st Street Fishing Pier when a strong current swept them away, Sadden said.
His teenaged son and daughter managed to climb out of the water on a rock jetty, Sadden said. Bystanders threw LaPlante a life ring, which he held onto for a short time before losing his grasp, she said.
He was rescued by life guards, identified by a Houston television station as Lt. Tony Pryor and Aaron Shaffner.
The 61st Street Fishing Pier is a popular gathering spot open 24 hours a day to fishermen and local residents who frequent the sightseeing deck over the Gulf of Mexico, said pier worker Norah Maddin.
Maddin said swimmers are not allowed within 300 feet of the pier. The last few days have been windy, she said, causing the water to be rough.
“In terms of people getting caught in a riptide around here, it happens at least a few times a year,†Maddin said.
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