Re: [Paddlewise] Kayakers helping others

>> From: Mr Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net>
> SNIP The report
>> the other day about the kayaker rescuing a swimmer has given me a
>> positive focus amidst the negativity of accident investigation work. I
>> just can't let go of that positive affirmation indicated through the
>> Kelowna lake incident that John posted. There must be some other good
>> stories out there about paddlers who have serendipitously come along to
>> aid some stricken soul. How about sharing some more positives? Please
>> feed Dougie.
> SNIP
> 


About two years ago, my wife and I were in a park in Seattle along the
coast. I don't remember the name of the park, but the coastline had high
rocky cliffs.  As my wife and I were watching the water, we observed a small
motor boat that had engine failure and the boat with several passengers was
drifting toward the rocky coastline.  I told my wife to stay and watch while
I went to find a phone to call the coast guard.

While I was away making the phone call,  two maybe three? kayakers came to
assist the disabled vessel.  The kayakers were setting up to tow him by the
time I returned.

As I recall, another small motor boat observed the activity and provided the
tow that actually towed the disabled boat to the nearby marina.

The boat got assistance before it ended up on the rocks... and before the
coast guard arrived.

Robert


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