09/28/09 REPORTS: Ontario

[George Kourounis]

A real "Bone Breaker" of a chase:​

Big Waves on Lake Erie​

Crystal Beach, Ontario - Sept. 28, 2009​

A wind storm brings dangerous conditions to the Great Lakes, and breaks my storm chase partner's foot in the process!!​

Strong winds gusting to 105 km/h and 4 meter waves lashed the eastern end of Lake Erie, making for dangerous water conditions that were irresistible to local surfers and a few storm chasers. I chased this event with chase partner Mark Robinson, but it didn't turn out so well for him... He was hit by a large wave and slammed down to the rocks & ended up breaking his foot. I brought him to a local hospital and after he was released, we went back out and chased the storm system some more. A tribute to our dedication and modern pain killers.​

More details & photos here: http://www.stormchaser.ca/Waves/2009_09_28_Erie/2009_09_28_Erie.html​

Surfers on Lake Erie.​

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large waves pound the shore:​

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The big wave that knocks Mark (in yellow) down:​

On the way to the hospital:

Yep, it's broken:

After leaving the hospital, we head back to the chase. This time I'm out on the dock and Mark stays in the car:

George Kourounis
www.stormchaser.ca

 

[Nikki Golesh]

That is pretty neat! Sad day for your broken footed friend, the pics are awesome

 

[cdcollura]

Good day all,

Awesome stuff George (again)!

I did a lake effect "chase" back in 2008 in Michigan (see link below)...

http://www.sky-chaser.com/winter.htm#LEFF2

A bit too cold to surf that day (Feb 2008), though ;-)