Bottle Rockets?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

467echo · 08-22-2011, 12:06 PM

I was on my in yesterday afternoon wishing that I could of stayed out for one or two more hours knowing I would of eventually found 'em. The sun had just come out and I was on my way in from my calm and peaceful day on the water to have dinner with the in-laws

As I entered the preserve, I heard what I thought was morons launching bottle rockets from somewhere. After the third one I look to my right and there were a few divers waving to me while using their safety whistle. I cruise over and see whats wrong, they were missing one of the 4 divers and had been on the surface for 15 minutes already. This is where having a cell phone handy really makes an important difference.

They were not sure if I should call 911, but I thought it would be best, just in case. I called and had them transfer me to the Lifegaurd. Within 10 minutes 2 LG's were on scene on a jet ski, 5 minutes later a boat and helicopter were on scene. Nothing left for me to do, so I headed in. The FD was on the beach and ready to help if anything bad happened.

Before heading off I asked a LG if they had found the missing diver and they did! They did and awesome job! Even though I just made a simple phone call it felt pretty good to help them out. I'm just hoping for some karma points for the tourney!

jorluivil · 08-22-2011, 12:19 PM

When in doubt..............

I'm sure I would have called 911 immediately. I hate reading stories that say, "emergency personnel believe they may have saved a life if they would have arrived sooner".

Good call and glad everyone was OK.

Handymansd · 08-22-2011, 12:22 PM

maybe a mod could ensure Karma points are awarded...

Thanks for your help! I bet a specific diver is especially grateful!

fishsouthcounty · 08-22-2011, 12:45 PM

Definitely good on your for making the call...worst thing that happens is some rescue personell have to get off their butts and take a drive....(in no way knocking any emergency rescue personnel or their jobs, as i am trying to become a firefighter myself, but we all know there is a lot of downtime in those fields). Always better safe then sorry. Definite good karma comin your way.

mtnbykr2 · 08-22-2011, 02:11 PM

Great job on the assist...karma...good...saving someones life ...priceless

computerguy · 08-22-2011, 05:46 PM

You made the right decision to call.ffice

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Does anyone know the rest of the story? Was the diver in danger or just separated from his buddies and doing the remaining dive solo?>>
I learned that you need to discuss your dive plan in advance of the dive with your buddy, specifically what to do if you get separated. When diving in these murky waters, different divers have different approaches, but the important thing to do is to have a pre-dive plan. >>

todd one · 08-22-2011, 07:42 PM

Good for you bro. Good luck in the tournament.

467echo · 08-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computerguy

You made the right decision to call.ffice

ffice" />>>
Does anyone know the rest of the story? Was the diver in danger or just separated from his buddies and doing the remaining dive solo?>>
I learned that you need to discuss your dive plan in advance of the dive with your buddy, specifically what to do if you get separated. When diving in these murky waters, different divers have different approaches, but the important thing to do is to have a pre-dive plan. >>

I believe they got seperated. They did have a dive plan, I think that helped. From what the divers were saying, the other diver that was lost was ascending rapidly and his "buddy" didn't want to go up that fast. It seemed they had a "search for 1 minute and surface" plan. I'm no diver so I can't get to technical about it. I'm not sure if the lost guy had and difficulties.

CobraTandem · 08-22-2011, 09:06 PM

Nice Job 467echo!

WahooUSMA · 08-23-2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

I believe they got seperated. They did have a dive plan, I think that helped. From what the divers were saying, the other diver that was lost was ascending rapidly and his "buddy" didn't want to go up that fast. It seemed they had a "search for 1 minute and surface" plan. I'm no diver so I can't get to technical about it. I'm not sure if the lost guy had and difficulties.

Nice job Eric.....

PapaDave · 08-23-2011, 07:15 AM

Good call.

silverbullet · 08-23-2011, 08:34 AM

computerguy · 08-23-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

I believe they got seperated. They did have a dive plan, I think that helped. From what the divers were saying, the other diver that was lost was ascending rapidly and his "buddy" didn't want to go up that fast. It seemed they had a "search for 1 minute and surface" plan. I'm no diver so I can't get to technical about it. I'm not sure if the lost guy had and difficulties.

Ouch that is not good... Thanks for the updated details.

"jjcawjj" · 08-23-2011, 09:55 PM

WTG!!!!

Good to know there's caring people out there!!!!

petemaranda · 08-25-2011, 03:48 PM

Super kind of you to be caring enough to help out. Thanks!

As for the cell phone, it seems everytime I have heard someone calling the Coast Guard for assistance on 16, they ask if the person has a cell phone they can call back on.

I always carry mine, ringer off of course.

08-22-2011, 12:06 PM	#1
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Bottle Rockets?? I was on my in yesterday afternoon wishing that I could of stayed out for one or two more hours knowing I would of eventually found 'em. The sun had just come out and I was on my way in from my calm and peaceful day on the water to have dinner with the in-laws As I entered the preserve, I heard what I thought was morons launching bottle rockets from somewhere. After the third one I look to my right and there were a few divers waving to me while using their safety whistle. I cruise over and see whats wrong, they were missing one of the 4 divers and had been on the surface for 15 minutes already. This is where having a cell phone handy really makes an important difference. They were not sure if I should call 911, but I thought it would be best, just in case. I called and had them transfer me to the Lifegaurd. Within 10 minutes 2 LG's were on scene on a jet ski, 5 minutes later a boat and helicopter were on scene. Nothing left for me to do, so I headed in. The FD was on the beach and ready to help if anything bad happened. Before heading off I asked a LG if they had found the missing diver and they did! They did and awesome job! Even though I just made a simple phone call it felt pretty good to help them out. I'm just hoping for some karma points for the tourney! __________________ they are getting bigger....

08-22-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	When in doubt.............. I'm sure I would have called 911 immediately. I hate reading stories that say, "emergency personnel believe they may have saved a life if they would have arrived sooner". Good call and glad everyone was OK. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	maybe a mod could ensure Karma points are awarded... Thanks for your help! I bet a specific diver is especially grateful! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

08-22-2011, 12:45 PM	#4
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Definitely good on your for making the call...worst thing that happens is some rescue personell have to get off their butts and take a drive....(in no way knocking any emergency rescue personnel or their jobs, as i am trying to become a firefighter myself, but we all know there is a lot of downtime in those fields). Always better safe then sorry. Definite good karma comin your way. Last edited by fishsouthcounty; 08-22-2011 at 02:21 PM.

08-22-2011, 05:46 PM	#6
computerguy computer angler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bonita Posts: 45	Missing Diver You made the right decision to call.fficeffice" />>> Does anyone know the rest of the story? Was the diver in danger or just separated from his buddies and doing the remaining dive solo?>> I learned that you need to discuss your dive plan in advance of the dive with your buddy, specifically what to do if you get separated. When diving in these murky waters, different divers have different approaches, but the important thing to do is to have a pre-dive plan. >>

08-22-2011, 02:11 PM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Great job on the assist...karma...good...saving someones life ...priceless

08-22-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Good for you bro. Good luck in the tournament.

08-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#9
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Nice Job 467echo!

08-23-2011, 07:15 AM	#11
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	Good call.

08-23-2011, 08:34 AM	#12
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	__________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-23-2011, 09:55 PM	#14
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	WTG!!!! Good to know there's caring people out there!!!!

08-25-2011, 03:48 PM	#15
petemaranda Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	Super kind of you to be caring enough to help out. Thanks! As for the cell phone, it seems everytime I have heard someone calling the Coast Guard for assistance on 16, they ask if the person has a cell phone they can call back on. I always carry mine, ringer off of course.