in sight of land, on your boat, at the dock, or on the shore, something like this happens. Yesterday, a seattle Harbor Patrol officer was killed while assisting in securing a drifting tugboat. He was on the shore on a nice day with his partner on the police boat just a few feet away. He was a certified diver, and marine firefighter in addition to being a decorated police officer who had saved a woman from drowning in 2001. If this guy can drown inside of a few minutes, what chance do any of us have if we fall in without a life jacket. See the link for more information. Take care and be safe!
Just when you thought it was safe
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Another good one gone
It is so sad when a good guy like this dies much too soon. And you make a very good point...don't ever think it can't happen to you.
It is so sad when a good guy like this dies much too soon. And you make a very good point...don't ever think it can't happen to you.
A couple of things though Patrick,
It was blowing like stink and rainy too. The rocks might have been slippery and the bank he was working on was steep and covered with boulders. And no one saw what happened. Only one thing for sure right now, a terrible tragedy happened.
It was blowing like stink and rainy too. The rocks might have been slippery and the bank he was working on was steep and covered with boulders. And no one saw what happened. Only one thing for sure right now, a terrible tragedy happened.
I guess I was wrong about the wind
Still relative to weather we have here, it was pretty nice. Main thing is: If you are going to fall in the water, you couldn't even hope for a much better situation than it was that day for him. Having the police boat nearby with all of the lifesaving gear you could ever wish for and the people trained to use it right there. It is not like he was 100 miles at sea in an ice storm with 100 knot winds all by himself. You cannot call me a worry wart. I am just saying don't take things like life for granted.
Still relative to weather we have here, it was pretty nice. Main thing is: If you are going to fall in the water, you couldn't even hope for a much better situation than it was that day for him. Having the police boat nearby with all of the lifesaving gear you could ever wish for and the people trained to use it right there. It is not like he was 100 miles at sea in an ice storm with 100 knot winds all by himself. You cannot call me a worry wart. I am just saying don't take things like life for granted.
Think about this
Yes, it is entirely possible that had Mr. Lone been wearing life preserver, he might still be with us; chances are, he wouldn't. Citing the entries in the article that refer to Mr. Lone as an experienced diver and most likely a strong swimmer, it seems very likely that he suffered an injury that may have even rendered him unconcious. Now i'm not exactly sure where the original post was going with the comment about the incident, but I did see what I think was a reference to mandatory life preserver laws, but before I go any further, what exactly was meant by that post? I understand there is a lot of speculation here so if your intention was mearly to post an educational article, I apologize. Let me know. Have a wonderful day all.
Yes, it is entirely possible that had Mr. Lone been wearing life preserver, he might still be with us; chances are, he wouldn't. Citing the entries in the article that refer to Mr. Lone as an experienced diver and most likely a strong swimmer, it seems very likely that he suffered an injury that may have even rendered him unconcious. Now i'm not exactly sure where the original post was going with the comment about the incident, but I did see what I think was a reference to mandatory life preserver laws, but before I go any further, what exactly was meant by that post? I understand there is a lot of speculation here so if your intention was mearly to post an educational article, I apologize. Let me know. Have a wonderful day all.
My point is that anyone can drown
even someone like this guy. I have no way to know what actually happened but he was about as prepared and backed up as anyone could be in fairly good conditions. I do not recall if he was wearing a life jacket or not and that is not the point. Laws would not save him and I do not suggest that some law is even a good idea. Just a note to those who might tend to be complacent and think that just because they are in sight of land or on the dock, etc. this cannot happen. Neither do I suggest that we not go sailing. Just meant to point out the fact that no one is bullet proof. Have a great summer all!
even someone like this guy. I have no way to know what actually happened but he was about as prepared and backed up as anyone could be in fairly good conditions. I do not recall if he was wearing a life jacket or not and that is not the point. Laws would not save him and I do not suggest that some law is even a good idea. Just a note to those who might tend to be complacent and think that just because they are in sight of land or on the dock, etc. this cannot happen. Neither do I suggest that we not go sailing. Just meant to point out the fact that no one is bullet proof. Have a great summer all!
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