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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dave c on November 07, 2023, 11:36:29 AM

Title: Thanks
Post by: dave c on November 07, 2023, 11:36:29 AM
I had a scary incident at Norrish on Sunday.  Was climbing down some rip-rap and lost my footing. I fell backwards and hit the back of my head on a large rock.  I was dazed and could feel the current taking my upper body.  I remember hearing people yelling from across the river.  2 gentlemen came to my aid, helped me back to shore and stayed with me until i got my cupcakes together.  Very Very thankful to all.  Be careful out there.
Title: Re: Thanks
Post by: vancook on November 07, 2023, 11:44:32 AM
I had a scary incident at Norrish on Sunday.  Was climbing down some rip-rap and lost my footing. I fell backwards and hit the back of my head on a large rock.  I was dazed and could feel the current taking my upper body.  I remember hearing people yelling from across the river.  2 gentlemen came to my aid, helped me back to shore and stayed with me until i got my cupcakes together.  Very Very thankful to all.  Be careful out there.

Glad you're okay. It can happen so quickly.

I've had a few scary moments doing some questionable wading, fortunately my fishing buddy was there for me on multiple occasions. Forever thankful to them for that, unfortunately we no longer fish together. I prefer fishing with a friend than going solo.
Title: Re: Thanks
Post by: bj23 on November 07, 2023, 01:11:25 PM
I had a scary incident at Norrish on Sunday.  Was climbing down some rip-rap and lost my footing. I fell backwards and hit the back of my head on a large rock.  I was dazed and could feel the current taking my upper body.  I remember hearing people yelling from across the river.  2 gentlemen came to my aid, helped me back to shore and stayed with me until i got my cupcakes together.  Very Very thankful to all.  Be careful out there.

Take it easy out there, old timer.
Title: Re: Thanks
Post by: coastangler on November 07, 2023, 01:46:57 PM
I had a scary incident at Norrish on Sunday.  Was climbing down some rip-rap and lost my footing. I fell backwards and hit the back of my head on a large rock.  I was dazed and could feel the current taking my upper body.  I remember hearing people yelling from across the river.  2 gentlemen came to my aid, helped me back to shore and stayed with me until i got my cupcakes together.  Very Very thankful to all.  Be careful out there.

Glad you are ok. Remember to watch for any symptoms and haste to the ER if you notice anything different. Head injuries can be dangerous. All the best
Title: Re: Thanks
Post by: roeman on November 07, 2023, 04:07:39 PM
Search and Rescue was the on Saturday, couple of people got stranded when the water came up quickly..
Title: Re: Thanks
Post by: clarki on November 07, 2023, 06:25:46 PM
Glad you are OK, Dave, and that other anglers were nearby to lend a hand.  Taking a rock shampoo at the water’s edge is a recipe for a drowning.