Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Semper Fi-shing · 09-16-2018, 06:10 PM

Watch "Kayaker found face down in ocean" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Q4Aoc8Zpb_E

Glad to hear he has a pulse

GTboosted · 09-16-2018, 09:19 PM

The stars aligned.

You texted me on Wednesday to go out locally but I couldn't due certain circumstances.

Then you went out to LJ and possibly saved a life!

If this doesnt get anyone to wear a pfd I dont know what will.

goldenglory18 · 09-17-2018, 09:11 AM

I've been VERY hesitant to fish outside of the harbor walls by myself. Stopped myself more than a few times because something "just didnt seem right."

I'm so sorry you had to experience that. Kudos for doing the right thing and sticking around to help...

tunaseeker · 09-18-2018, 10:06 AM

wow... I hope he makes it. Very unfortunate situation. I hope you heal from this experience too!

kayakfisherman · 09-18-2018, 10:19 AM

I'm just in tears...

rhyak · 09-18-2018, 10:37 AM

Wow, cant imagine what you are going through as a father right now, and sad do hear about the news of Dave.

landwhale · 09-18-2018, 11:06 AM

i am so filled with sadness I don't know what to say.

JohnMckroidJr · 09-18-2018, 12:06 PM

Kudos to those who responded to this traumatic tragedy for handling it well. Grave Condolence for Dave's dad and family.

h2ofishfo · 09-18-2018, 01:22 PM

Geeez man of all the places for a heart ailment to show itself . Prayers to your family .

Davesdad · 09-18-2018, 04:36 PM

Thanks everybody for the kind words and your thoughts.This morning Dave was declared brain dead and is still on life support awaiting the recipients for organ donation.This is a blow to me and it's so tough i don't know how to handle it other than to reach out to those that helped and are concerned.They think he may have had a heart condition that causes a weird heartbeat and lack of blood flow which can cause fainting.We're just not sure yet.Thank you guys for the support,i need it.

Margarita Mike · 09-19-2018, 05:45 AM

Prayers to you and your family, Like Andy the " Iceman " has said we are all here for you. Again, wishing the best.

09-16-2018, 06:10 PM	#1
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	Watch "Kayaker found face down in ocean" on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q4Aoc8Zpb_E Glad to hear he has a pulse __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-16-2018, 09:19 PM	#2
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	The stars aligned. You texted me on Wednesday to go out locally but I couldn't due certain circumstances. Then you went out to LJ and possibly saved a life! If this doesnt get anyone to wear a pfd I dont know what will. __________________ -Beto

09-18-2018, 10:37 AM	#6
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	Wow, cant imagine what you are going through as a father right now, and sad do hear about the news of Dave. __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

09-18-2018, 11:06 AM	#7
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	i am so filled with sadness I don't know what to say. __________________

09-18-2018, 01:22 PM	#9
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Geeez man of all the places for a heart ailment to show itself . Prayers to your family . __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

09-17-2018, 09:11 AM	#3
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I've been VERY hesitant to fish outside of the harbor walls by myself. Stopped myself more than a few times because something "just didnt seem right." I'm so sorry you had to experience that. Kudos for doing the right thing and sticking around to help...

09-18-2018, 10:06 AM	#4
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 651	wow... I hope he makes it. Very unfortunate situation. I hope you heal from this experience too!

09-18-2018, 10:19 AM	#5
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	I'm just in tears...

09-18-2018, 12:06 PM	#8
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,876	Kudos to those who responded to this traumatic tragedy for handling it well. Grave Condolence for Dave's dad and family.

09-18-2018, 04:36 PM	#10
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	Thanks everybody for the kind words and your thoughts.This morning Dave was declared brain dead and is still on life support awaiting the recipients for organ donation.This is a blow to me and it's so tough i don't know how to handle it other than to reach out to those that helped and are concerned.They think he may have had a heart condition that causes a weird heartbeat and lack of blood flow which can cause fainting.We're just not sure yet.Thank you guys for the support,i need it.

09-19-2018, 05:45 AM	#11
Margarita Mike Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 76	Prayers to you and your family, Like Andy the " Iceman " has said we are all here for you. Again, wishing the best.