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Horrible fishing story! Always my worst fear...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:23 am
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:23 am
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Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:27 am to Bien Fou
i just read this too. i don't think i could ever make that decision to cut the cord and leave a friend behind.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:34 am to Bien Fou
That terrible.... I can't even imagine
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:35 am to Bien Fou
Damn what a horrible decision to have to make.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:37 am to Bien Fou
that'd be a tough pill to swallow
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:38 am to Bien Fou
What in the heck suddenly went wrong with the boat?
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:40 am to Flair Chops
Yeah i dont know if i could have left my friend behind either, not sure if i would had cut loose from the rig we were tied off too either.... tough decisions either way.. I wonder what caused them to suddenly start taking on water?
This post was edited on 3/28/12 at 10:41 am
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:41 am to Bien Fou
I think I could have easily. I would have figured that's the only way to save anyone. Stay and both die. leave and possibly both live.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:42 am to Bien Fou
Terrible story. I'd be pretty scared to head out in the Gulf overnight when the water is cold.
Are they missing part of the story here? Sounds like they went under right next to a rig. Is there a reason they couldn't hang on to the rig they were tied to?
quote:
Suddenly, Coen noticed the 30-foot Scarab was filling with water.
Henderson started four bilge pumps. Water sprayed everywhere. Coen quickly unhooked the boat from one of the many oil rigs in area where they had been fishing. Henderson revved an engine, but it died. Frantic, he got both motors roaring — only to have the saltwater that had leaked in kill them quickly. Bow to the wind, it was clear any wave could flip them.
Are they missing part of the story here? Sounds like they went under right next to a rig. Is there a reason they couldn't hang on to the rig they were tied to?
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:43 am to Slickback
quote:Thats what im wondering.. why not climb up and see whats on top? At least you dry..
Is there a reason they couldn't hang on to the rig they were tied to?
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:45 am to Bien Fou
Their biggest mistake was untying from that platform.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:48 am to Bien Fou
quote:
Coen, a slim man, immediately began to shiver.
Sometimes it pays to be fat!
But seriously, it's a real tragedy and a tough call to have to make.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:49 am to Chesapeake
quote:
i don't think i could ever make that decision to cut the cord and leave a friend behind.
i could...very likely if he doesnt he dies also
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:51 am to Bien Fou
quote:that's the truth. even if there's nothing to sustain you, you are out of the water.
not sure if i would had cut loose from the rig we were tied off to
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:51 am to Bien Fou
That's terrible
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:52 am to Bien Fou
Terrible tragedy. Prayers to that poor family.
30 foot boat out of cell range should always have a functioning EPIRB.
30 foot boat out of cell range should always have a functioning EPIRB.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:54 am to AlxTgr
If it came down to where he was hindering my ability to save us then I'd have to seperate and pray he made it until I could send help. But I'd probably struggle convincing myself it was the only option.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 11:15 am to Chesapeake
quote:
i don't think i could ever make that decision to cut the cord and leave a friend behind.
+1
Posted on 3/28/12 at 11:30 am to Bien Fou
I agree that would be a tough situation. It's a shame that it's so easily avoidable.
All of you outdoorsman really need to look into the Spot Tracker system. $100 a year for safety and piece of mind is well worth it. I use one when kayaking and pay the $50 extra for the live tracking feature.
You can push a button and it send your gps coordinates to friends. You can tell them you are OK or that you need help or you can push a button that provides your exact location to the international geo-rescue station.
It's water proof and operates off AAA batteries. Smaller than a cell phone. No reason not to have one if you outdoors in remote locations. It is satellite based so cell coverage is never an issue.
All of you outdoorsman really need to look into the Spot Tracker system. $100 a year for safety and piece of mind is well worth it. I use one when kayaking and pay the $50 extra for the live tracking feature.
You can push a button and it send your gps coordinates to friends. You can tell them you are OK or that you need help or you can push a button that provides your exact location to the international geo-rescue station.
It's water proof and operates off AAA batteries. Smaller than a cell phone. No reason not to have one if you outdoors in remote locations. It is satellite based so cell coverage is never an issue.
Posted on 3/28/12 at 11:33 am to mylsuhat
quote:
Their biggest mistake was untying from that platform.
Yea something don't makes sense. Why would you untie from a platform if your boat is sinking?
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