bank fisherman read and pay attention..

zooker · 06-08-07, 05:08 AM

16 year-old non-swimmer dropped his cell phone in the water while shore fishing & jumped in after it. Found himself in big trouble. 2nd non-swimmer fisherman from the same party went in after him, almost drowned himself. 3rd fisherman from another party managed to keep the 2nd above water using his rod, but unable to help the 1st.

The victim and the 2nd man in were part of a mentoring program for Durham teens through HHS. Unimaginable.

Fisherman Tried to Save Drowning Teen :: WRAL.com
newsobserver.com | Durham teen drowns in lake

Apparently one of 3 different drownings in central NC over the last couple days.

Thanks be to God that the third fisherman nearby, able to help, and that only 1 died in this situation. Sounds like it could have easily been at least 2 more. Prayers of condolence out to the family of the youngster, to the surviving mentor, and to the witnesses.

There are definitely lessons to be learned here and additional things to consider as we go out this summer...
zooker

BPACA · 06-08-07, 07:32 AM

all kinda crap underwater that yah can get stuck in....especially on rivers...don't go in no matter what...I know how to swim but I still woundn't do that..

brushhog · 06-08-07, 09:24 AM

Sad story...My Dad always said "We can replace anything that we lose in the water...except you" Now I tell my boy the same thing!!!

ToPwAt'R GuY · 06-08-07, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brushhog

Sad story...My Dad always said "We can replace anything that we lose in the water...except you" Now I tell my boy the same thing!!!

That is a great way to put it.

06-08-07, 05:08 AM	#1
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	bank fisherman read and pay attention.. 16 year-old non-swimmer dropped his cell phone in the water while shore fishing & jumped in after it. Found himself in big trouble. 2nd non-swimmer fisherman from the same party went in after him, almost drowned himself. 3rd fisherman from another party managed to keep the 2nd above water using his rod, but unable to help the 1st. The victim and the 2nd man in were part of a mentoring program for Durham teens through HHS. Unimaginable. Fisherman Tried to Save Drowning Teen :: WRAL.com newsobserver.com \| Durham teen drowns in lake Apparently one of 3 different drownings in central NC over the last couple days. Thanks be to God that the third fisherman nearby, able to help, and that only 1 died in this situation. Sounds like it could have easily been at least 2 more. Prayers of condolence out to the family of the youngster, to the surviving mentor, and to the witnesses. There are definitely lessons to be learned here and additional things to consider as we go out this summer... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

06-08-07, 09:24 AM	#3
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Sad story...My Dad always said "We can replace anything that we lose in the water...except you" Now I tell my boy the same thing!!! __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

06-08-07, 07:32 AM	#2
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	all kinda crap underwater that yah can get stuck in....especially on rivers...don't go in no matter what...I know how to swim but I still woundn't do that..

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