Re: [Paddlewise] Rescue of kayakers off Gig Harbor ,WA, Oct. 4

I heard the coast guard was out in force yesterday in my backyard. It wasn't us, we were on a river. I'll check around.

We heard the chopper was at treetop level and around for some time. You may want to look in to Yahoo Group South Sound Kayakers.

Cheers,

Rob G


-----Original Message-----
From: Pamvetdr_at_aol.com
To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Sent: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 2:04 pm
Subject: [Paddlewise] Rescue of kayakers off Gig Harbor ,WA, Oct. 4



Hi!
    The article in the (Tacoma) News Tribune says (paraphrased) The crew of 
the Coast Guard cutter Adelie rescued two of eight kayakers from the water. The 
other six were able to make it to shore safely. This was at Carr Inlet near 
Gig Harbor. 
    Wind gusts of 40 MPH blew tree limbs into power lines and knocked out 
pawer. The Coast Guard received reports of boats going adrift and overturning 
and 
boaters being blown into the water throughout the region.
    Anyone have any idea of who was involved and what happened? Sounds as if 
it turned out OK.
                 Pam in WA State



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