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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Golfer on October 17, 2014, 08:10:27 PM

Title: Capilano River emergency?
Post by: Golfer on October 17, 2014, 08:10:27 PM

There were about 10 firetrucks and ambulances under the highway bridge at the river about 10 minutes ago.  Anybody know whats up?

Title: Re: Capilano River emergency
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 17, 2014, 08:15:46 PM

Probably some fishermen got trapped again by the rising water but at this time of night ?

Title: Re: Capilano River emergency
Post by: Golfer on October 17, 2014, 08:49:09 PM

Quote from: Fish Assassin on October 17, 2014, 08:15:46 PM

Probably some fishermen got trapped again by the rising water but at this time of night ?

I was thinking as well, it would be a little strange for someone to be fishing in the rain and dark at 8pm on a Friday night.

Title: Re: Capilano River emergency?
Post by: kevzabob on October 17, 2014, 10:38:30 PM

West Van Fire rescue on scene at Cap river attempting high risk rescue
Of stranded Fisherman

Title: Re: Capilano River emergency?
Post by: capman on October 18, 2014, 03:27:33 AM

I have seen fishermen come out of highway bridge in odd times. With relatively high number of rescues each year, I'm surprised why the city still allows people to fish there or at least not posting major warning signs all around the area.