I saw this posted on another discussion board. A short summary is this... 2 men a mile offshore in 2 foot waves. One capsizes, apparently wet-exits though the paper makes it sound like a roll at first. Loses control of boat while trying to empty water. Swimming after it fails. Partner tries to tow the swimmer through the water to nearby safety and makes no progress. Tries to get him up on his bow, and sees his eyes dialated. Only now does the swimmer put on a life jacket, given to him by the other paddler. Other paddler abandons him and goes for help. At this point, swimmer has been in the water 3 hours. No mention of a VHS, or signaling devices of any type. No mention of water temps. Body found next day. Sad story, but like all accident reports, there are lessons to be learned or reinforced for the rest of us. <http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/091602/loc_091602001.shtml> http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/091602/loc_091602001.shtml Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Sep 18 2002 - 06:02:49 PDT
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