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Normally, I wouldn't post this, but I happened to be there at the river when it happened. I was with my girls and was throwing a ball into the river for my dog to go get when an empty kayak went by, along with two paddles and a bunch of floating debris. (sack lunch, drink bottles, etc.) It was a little eerie and I started to freak out when another kayak went floating by, empty. I called 911 and told them what had happened and ran upstream to find one of the survivors doing chest compressions on one of the people who went in. A few minutes later, the first officer/fire crew showed up and took over. It took another 5 minutes before they were able to 'hook' the lady, who was stuck in the eddy. Both people died.
I only bring this up here because it was a very emotional moment for me. First of all, I could've jumped into the water and grabbed the first kayak as it went by face-down, but at the time, I just figured some idiot forgot to tie his boat up and it went down stream. I can't stop thinking about how I would have felt if someone had been in that boat and it went on down stream. Horrible feeling. Secondly, it reminded me of how precious life is, and how much I take it for granted. I've never been so grateful for my family, wife, and kids. We are very lucky indeed.
Anyhow, this is my sap story for the day. Treat every day as if it's your last, and love like you might not have a chance to do it tomorrow -- you just never know. Also, forgive an ignorant fool for being an *** hole on this site over the years, I really don't mean any harm. I love you all.
<3,
Trout.
Normally, I wouldn't post this, but I happened to be there at the river when it happened. I was with my girls and was throwing a ball into the river for my dog to go get when an empty kayak went by, along with two paddles and a bunch of floating debris. (sack lunch, drink bottles, etc.) It was a little eerie and I started to freak out when another kayak went floating by, empty. I called 911 and told them what had happened and ran upstream to find one of the survivors doing chest compressions on one of the people who went in. A few minutes later, the first officer/fire crew showed up and took over. It took another 5 minutes before they were able to 'hook' the lady, who was stuck in the eddy. Both people died.
I only bring this up here because it was a very emotional moment for me. First of all, I could've jumped into the water and grabbed the first kayak as it went by face-down, but at the time, I just figured some idiot forgot to tie his boat up and it went down stream. I can't stop thinking about how I would have felt if someone had been in that boat and it went on down stream. Horrible feeling. Secondly, it reminded me of how precious life is, and how much I take it for granted. I've never been so grateful for my family, wife, and kids. We are very lucky indeed.
Anyhow, this is my sap story for the day. Treat every day as if it's your last, and love like you might not have a chance to do it tomorrow -- you just never know. Also, forgive an ignorant fool for being an *** hole on this site over the years, I really don't mean any harm. I love you all.
<3,
Trout.