Here's a disturbing report:
 Hi all,

Dinner time/early evening yesterday, [Saturday] we were out on the middle pond on the pontoon boat.  The Pt Comfort loons were also there.  There was a dark blue jet ski with 2 people on board a girl and a guy (muscular) who were towing a water skier.  First of all I would think the middle pond was too small for water skiing as not sure if they can remain 100 yards from shore without a wake.  BUT beside the point.  They were in total disregard of the loons.  We tried to block the loons but jet skis are so much more maneuverable that they just totally disregarded us even with us yelling and shouting and waving our arms - they were completely oblivious and we observed them many times going around and right thru the loon family. 

 

Could anyone tell me what we could have done or who we could have reported it to.  I am guessing whomever it would be would not be able to get there in time to catch them.....but.....It was very disturbing to hear the loons in distress.....

 

Henretta

When something like this happens, call one of the State Police officers on the pond - Marc Luneau (563-2006 at camp) has a camp at 67 Point Comfort Rd on the middle pond;  and Tim Clouatre (684-3409) lives year around at 305 Rt. 15, on the first pond.  If neither is available, then you could watch to find out where the jet ski originated, and approach them at their camp or launch site and explain politely they were harassing wildlife and that is against the law.  Some young folks simply may not be aware;  if they are just being disrespectful, then report them to Marc or Tim anyway.  A visit from a uniform might have some impact.

If anyone knows who this might have been, please talk to them about this; or if you are not comfortable speaking to them about it, let someone on the JPA Board know.