You never know when nature calls...

[Chuck D]

Today I had a special opportunity save the life of another mammal in need. Around 9 am I noticed a baby dolphin alone with no mother. This made me a little curious. This dolphin kept surfacing every minute or so as well. I put away my gear and attempted to get closer to see what was wrong with him. It seems he had been tangled up badly with a large clump of fishing line. After multiple attempts to pedal up to him and free him myself I made the call to Sea World Rescue to aid in the rescue attempt. They advised me to follow him until they arrived which I gladly did. After a little over an hour of trailing the dolphin they arrived and saved this little guys life. It took me a while to figure out who to call so if you ever need assistance keep this number in your phone 800-541-7325. I had the chance to save a life and made the call. With out assistance he most likely would have died. A life changing experience for sure. You will never know what you will get! No YT, but I wouldn't trade today's fishing experience for a YT any day of the week. Happy trails little guy!

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21221774/dramatic-dolphin-rescue-off-la-jolla?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8400279

Thanks for all the wonderful responses everyone, it was truly a special day. I made a video just for memory sake and for my classroom if you want to watch it. Tight lines all!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpxvSUdvg4&feature=youtu.be

[catchnfish]

That's crazy, good for you

[theluckypig]

:cheers1:

[yaker81]

Awsome!!!

[steveooo]

Atta boy Chuck. :cheers1: Cool story, and I'm glad you had the opportunity to help out a fellow fish hunter in need.


I always view porpoise on the paddle out as a good luck sign. They have lead me to the fish more than once, even when the conditions or opportunity were not good. I'm sure karma took a few notes today :cheers1:

[silentsmell]

:you_rock::cheers1: going to add that number to my phone.

[Cbad Mike]

Way to go. Thanks!
I spend a lot of time watching those beautiful creatures and feeling lucky to be able to witness nature the way we do while fishing.
I would have been right there with you.
Thanks again,
Mike

[FlyFishinYakr]

Awsome!!!

DITTO!!! :you_rock: :notworthy: :luxhello:
:D. :cheers1:
Thanks for posting the #. Hope I get to use it sometime.
Karma is a wonderful thing, who knows, one of these days he'll be with a pack that will lead you to some tuna or dorado! :D
FFY.
I'm a sucker for these types of events! :D

[roby]

You're famous!!

You deserve a nice big fish on your next time out....

[mrJB]

EXCELLENT!

[jorluivil]

:luxhello::notworthy:

Good going Chuck!!!


Where you been? Haven't seen you since the last time I saw you:D

[Jimmyz123]

Today I had a special opportunity save the life of another mammal in need. Around 9 am I noticed a baby dolphin alone with no mother. This made me a little curious. This dolphin kept surfacing every minute or so as well. I put away my gear and attempted to get closer to see what was wrong with him. It seems he had been tangled up badly with a large clump of fishing line. After multiple attempts to pedal up to him and free him myself I made the call to Sea World Rescue to aid in the rescue attempt. They advised me to follow him until they arrived which I gladly did. After a little over an hour of trailing the dolphin they arrived and saved this little guys life. It took me a while to figure out who to call so if you ever need assistance keep this number in your phone 800-541-7325. I had the chance to save a life and made the call. With out assistance he most likely would have died. A life changing experience for sure. You will never know what you will get! No YT, but I wouldn't trade today's fishing experience for a YT any day of the week. Happy trails little guy!

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21221774/dramatic-dolphin-rescue-off-la-jolla?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8400279

Great report. Sea Worlds rescue teams work fast and don't give a lot of grief. I once called them for a baby harbor seal that was left alone back in 1993 and they were onsite in less than 20 minutes to rescue the little guy.

Good on you Chuck for doing what you did.

[Ggiannig89]

Wow that must have been a really cool experience

[Necron 99]

Saw it on the news last night. Was that you in the kayak that it showed?

[finyak]

I see a fat YT in your future!!

[Redeyejedi]

fantasticly epic story!
thanks for that!

please share with those that view hunters as inhumane, whereas most of us do indeed revere all life as shown perfectly here, we also must not let the bad apples overshadow the voice as actions such as this speak volumes.
thanks again

[Loudog]

Awesome....!

[dwntwnall4u]

Just read it on 10 news too. At least they mentioned a kayaker called Sea World. And gave you credit on video.
http://www.10news.com/news/lifeguards-rescue-entangled-dolphin-off-la-jolla-cove-021513

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Nice work Chuck. I took the number and entered it in my phone. Good lookin out!

Janine:party:

[Dirty Curti]

Yeah, nice work. I saw it on the news as well and they showed a kayaker hanging around. A guy in a red kayak.

Well done!:luxhello:

[Sdspeed]

Did Kayayer Karma kick in? maybe you saved the one that accidentally grabbed the bait and ran from another member here who did his best to shake him loose but ended up having to cut his line!

Great job, thanks for sharing and the phone number :D

[MrM]

Did Kayayer Karma kick in? maybe you saved the one that accidentally grabbed the bait and ran from another member here who did his best to shake him loose but ended up having to cut his line!

Great job, thanks for sharing and the phone number :D

Wow! I totally forgot about that.... What a story that would make!


Good work man. I hope a big toad comes your way soon... :you_rock:

[Hunters Pa]

YOU are EXACTLY the type of person that we need at any future MLPA hearings, city council meetings, etc. Put ALL the video you can on a cd, then make duplicates/backups. When we are called out, you can counter.


Proud to be in the same subculture that crosses most lines of society

:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

[dorado50]

I don't believe in "karma", but you did the right thing. VERY COOL:)

[driftwood]

You're an officer and a gentleman. Thank you!!!

[GregAndrew]

WTG Chuck. The next fisherman I see dropping fishing line in the water is going in after it, whether they like it or knot.

[skrilla]

Cheers to you buddy. Saw it on the news and wondered if it was someone on here. You did a hell of a lot more than any of the crazies toting around loudspeakers will do. :cheers1:

[sanjuancapokayak]

Way to go Chuck! , you saved the dolphin! Put the phone # in my phone as well.
Bryan

[JarrodMc]

Ya I saw you guys out there taking care of the little guy. Props to you for calling it in.

[tunaseeker]

Major karma points! Inshore slam coming your way!:D

[PE.rider]

Bravo!

[TJones]

wasn't me . :o

[TJones]

What are the odds? I could be wrong . In the picture it looks like a lot of mono . I was using a short fuoro top shot . Needless to say , it looks like a happy ending . It was a learning experience for me . Congrats on helping and doing the right thing , to give the mammal a fighting chance .

[Baja_Traveler]

Phone number added right next to Lifeguard Dispatch and Cal Tip!

Thanks for posting it!

[IslanderFishing]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing and providing contact info to Sea World Rescue. It has now been added to my phone. :)

[Raskal311]

Check out this video on YouTube, it looks like this is the same rescure but from the sea world boat perspective.
http://youtu.be/ZYQ5iLJbHp8 (http://youtu.be/ZYQ5iLJbHp8)