Missing kayakers

[Quillback]

Just saw some news about a couple of kayakers that are missing since Thursday.  Somewhere around the Lost Bridge South area from what I could tell.  They did find their kayaks and a shirt floating in the water, but no sign of the missing men.  It is a father and son.

Search continues for missing kayakers on Beaver Lake (4029tv.com)

[Carl W]

Yes, I have been following the story in the news and Facebook.  Very sad for sure.  It’s always hard to understand just what might have happened that caused them to separate from the Kayaks and have joint fates.  At least for me.  Either way, it’s very sad   

Carl

[Bassin4fun]

That is sad. It is super scary how quickly things can go south if you go overboard even on calm water if the water temps are below 70...let alone in the 40's. Couple that with the freezing temps we had Thursday through the weekend....not a good situation.

[fshndoug]

It is unfortunate that it happened for sure. I see people out in their yaks in all temperatures. I know a boater could just as well fall in. Some aren't even wearing life jackets. So sad.

 

[ollie]

Yep, saw this the other day and thought how? Although I know how things can turn south really quickly. Hopefully the families will get some closure for sure.

[Bassin4fun]

1 hour ago, ollie said:

Yep, saw this the other day and thought how? Although I know how things can turn south really quickly. Hopefully the families will get some closure for sure.

When you are submerged, the cold water makes you gasp uncontrollably and this fills up your lungs with water immediately if your face is under water when this occurs. This can happen when your head goes under suddenly...like falling off a boat, a dock, or a kayak. Wearing a life vest is critical.

https://lifesaving.com/issues-safety-rescue/prevention-and-management-of-torso-reflex/

[fishinwrench]

6 hours ago, Bassin4fun said:

When you are submerged, the cold water makes you gasp uncontrollably and this fills up your lungs with water immediately if your face is under water when this occurs. This can happen when your head goes under suddenly...like falling off a boat, a dock, or a kayak. Wearing a life vest is critical.

https://lifesaving.com/issues-safety-rescue/prevention-and-management-of-torso-reflex/

 

The first thing you should do as soon as you realize you are going into the water..... regardless of the temperature....is fill your lungs with air. 

Only takes 0.7 sec.    There should be no room for water, or significant gasping. And your lungs are a superb flotation device.   

A carryover from Boy Scouts.   

[Quillback]

8 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

 

The first thing you should do as soon as you realize you are going into the water..... regardless of the temperature....is fill your lungs with air. 

Only takes 0.7 sec.    There should be no room for water, or significant gasping. And your lungs are a superb flotation device.   

A carryover from Boy Scouts.   

I wear a life jacket, people can call me a wuss, I don't care.  

[Bassin4fun]

1 hour ago, Quillback said:

I wear a life jacket, people can call me a wuss, I don't care.  

So do I. In my yak, always have it on. In my boat when motor is running or if water temps below 70, I always wear it...even while fishing. I also now have a kayaking dry suit on when In my yak with water temps below 70 and air temps below 80. Also have a dry bag with full change of clothes, towel, coat, hat, and gloves.

[fshndoug]

smart moves Bassin4fun