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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Flytech on June 09, 2015, 06:31:09 AM

Title: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: Flytech on June 09, 2015, 06:31:09 AM
http://globalnews.ca/news/2044042/rescue-crews-and-rcmp-search-for-boaters-body-after-accident-on-pitt-lake/

Be careful people! The upper Pitt is extremely dangerous this year. If you have to go, take your time and for F's sakes wear your life preserver!
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: FISHIN MAGICIAN on June 09, 2015, 09:21:37 AM
This is so sad. When his name is released, it's going to shock a lot of people. He knew 1000's in the fishing industry and gave everything without reservation or hesitation. RIP.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: adecadelost on June 09, 2015, 09:37:28 AM
Yes he did.  This is a sad day for our local waters.  I'm sure most know or know-of this fellow.  He's been a mainstay in the fishing community for a long time.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: DRP79 on June 09, 2015, 09:44:40 AM
Terrible news. The fishing community lost another one of the good ones.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: adecadelost on June 09, 2015, 12:24:41 PM
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Well+known+fishing+expert+drowns+second+boat+accident+upper/11121900/story.html
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: Fish Assassin on June 09, 2015, 12:55:21 PM
Condolences to his family and friends. One of the nicest people in the fishing fraternity.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: DanL on June 09, 2015, 03:13:32 PM
Wow sobering and very sad news.

He was always so friendly to me whenever I came into the store. I always looked forward to chatting with him, it wont be the same from now on.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: Danny Coombs on June 09, 2015, 05:59:08 PM
Definitely going to miss the old guy
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: TimL on June 09, 2015, 09:02:02 PM
Sad news...I was just chatting with him briefly last week when I was at the store.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: arimaBOATER on June 10, 2015, 08:18:54 PM
Assume boat hit some debris in the water.
Being a boater myself I can tell you 1st hand of the hazards of logs debris dead heads etc in the Fraser & local salt waters. ( including some lakes )
Speed & not seeing the debris in the boat path is a recipe for an accident.
If going fast the operator has to really watch & check out what's ahead.
Best is slow down & if one hits something at least the results will be less.
In 10 years where we've put in 100's of hrs yearly the times are many we nearly hit a deadhead or near submerged log.
RIP.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: Flytech on June 10, 2015, 08:47:03 PM
Assume boat hit some debris in the water.
Being a boater myself I can tell you 1st hand of the hazards of logs debris dead heads etc in the Fraser & local salt waters. ( including some lakes )
Speed & not seeing the debris in the boat path is a recipe for an accident.
If going fast the operator has to really watch & check out what's ahead.
Best is slow down & if one hits something at least the results will be less.
In 10 years where we've put in 100's of hrs yearly the times are many we nearly hit a deadhead or near submerged log.
RIP.


The boat lost power and drifted down river out of control.
Title: Re: Rescue crews and RCMP search for boater’s body after accident on Pitt Lake
Post by: Burbot on June 11, 2015, 02:07:35 AM
Terrible tragedy. My condolences to family, friends and all effected.