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Boater saves kids in wreck Printed From: ProfessorPaddle.com Category: General Forum Name: Whitewater Forum Forum Discription: Open Discussion Forum. Whitewater related subjects only URL: http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13009 Printed Date: 25 May 2025 at 3:33am Topic: Boater saves kids in wreck Posted By: doggievacation Subject: Boater saves kids in wreck Date Posted: 09 Apr 2013 at 6:39am I saw this story with a happy ending and thought I'd pass it on: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/american-river-rescue_n_3034940.html - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/american-river-rescue_n_3034940.html You just never know what kind of sh*t you're going to run into while you're out paddling.  Nearly all of the most involved rescues I've experienced have happened on a relatively easy section of river.  And it's amazing how often it isn't even someone in your group.  You're just paddling along and then, blam!, some emergency falls in your lap. I've also worked a number of fatality accidents as part of my job and I know those things tend to stick with you, even when you're only peripherally involved.  Many thanks to the crew on the Green that rescued that woman.  You did everything you could to save her. John ------------- Don't waste water! Replies: Posted By: geomorph Date Posted: 09 Apr 2013 at 8:28am Great story.  Thanks for passing it along.

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