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May 28, 2007

Marquise Hill missing after accident

Patriots' defensive lineman Marquise Hill is missing after a jet-skiing accident on Lake Ponchartrain in his native Louisiana last night.

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for the 25-year old former second-round pick.

"We are all shocked," Patriots owner and chairman Robert Kraft said in a statement. "We can only hope and pray that the search and rescue is successful. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marquise and his family. We know that Marquise is a strong young man and we will remain optimistic while continuing to pray for his rescue."

According to an Associated Press report, Hill and another woman were on separate jet skis when they were pulled into an area with a strong current. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was rescued from a pilon, and said that Hill helped her remain calm, even as he was being pulled away from her.

The Coast Guard apparently spotted Hill last night but then lost sight of him while trying to get the boat into position.

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 11:57 AM to Patriots , Patriots | Permalink

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