The Pelorus Project - Making river recreation safer.

On June 23, 2015, Sean Hiebel and two friends were kayaking on the Maumee River. The three kayaked over the Hosey Dam and capsized. One of Sean's friends was pulled into the hydraulic action created by water spilling over the dam and Sean was able to pull him to safety. Tragically, this selfless act was Sean's last, as he was overcome by the same strong current he just saved his friend from. He and his friends were unaware of the dangers at dams.
Area dams do not currently have adequate warnings or public safety measures in place. It is up to the public to become educated on the risks.
Sean’s family and friends founded The Pelorus Project. By reaching out to safety experts and government officials we are working to encourage and promote initiatives to make our rivers a safer place for recreation and prevent future tragedies.