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Sad story - have to be careful

1,192 views·6 replies·by jpd

jpdMOD2019#1

I generally don't take my rowboat out from 12/1 to 5/1, but these guys had all the permits and life preservers required.
I'm not sure why they phoned home to say they were fishing into the evening, that New Year's Eve storm was pretty strong.

https://nypost.com/2019/01/01/fishermen-dead-after-boat-accident-in-westchester-reservoir/

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CommodoreOriginal Crew9,821 postsSince 2018

Capt13FREE2019#2

Cold water ...... you don't have much time.

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CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018

canyMOD2019#3

That sucks

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AdmiralOriginal Crew40,955 postsSince 2018

georgeADMIN2019#4

I fish that area. That is very sad. That water is cold in the summer.

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018

Old MudFREE2019#5

Sad indeed, In 39 degree water one only has about 10 Minutes or less before you are incapacitated by hypothermia.

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018

Roccus7MOD2019#6

The Sea is a very, very unforgiving Mistress... Very sad.

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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018

buddha162FREE2019#7

It does amaze me to see tin boats out in 38F water temps...yakkers are mostly dressed for immersion: dry suit, layers, PFD always, and pick and choose the calmest days in winter to launch. Not much self rescuing to be done if your boat sinks...

Very sad to hear this, RIP.

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First MateOriginal Crew258 postsSince 2018