Two Men Drowned in Port O'Connor - 08/22/2015

[Playa]

Sad to read this. Am always amazed that there are still people who don't know how to swim

Knowing how to swim & being able to swim in a panic situation, fully clothed are two very different things.

[brunner]

Knowing how to swim & being able to swim in a panic situation, fully clothed are two very different things.

Agreed

[buzzbait]

We were fishing the jetties and saw the boat go out. We all said that boat was too small for the swells we were in. Next thing we know a coast guard boat comes by us and a helicopter. Sad day and prayers.

[Man]

Knowing how to swim & being able to swim in a panic situation, fully clothed are two very different things.

Thanks didn't think about it that way.

[Frivas]

Sad

Prayers sent

[jetlag887]

Knowing how to swim & being able to swim in a panic situation, fully clothed are two very different things.

Absolutely! If you think your a good swimmer, jump in the water fully clothed with shoes on and try it..

[AtTheWall]

God bless their families.


Avoidable which makes scenes like this so tragic.

[junkmanhunter]

Sad to hear.. Prayers for their families

[Cajun Blake]

Normally one of my first questions before we shove off is "Would anyone feel safer or prefer to wear a life jacket today?"

The next few minutes I go over:

-where the fire extinguisher is
- where the throwable is
- where life jackets are
- rescue scenario of what to do if someone falls out of the boat?
- I also leave my marine radio on the emergency channel and explain that they should say, "MayDay MayDay Mayday, this is Capt Brunner's boat out of Port O'Connor and we are at "x" area. Then explain the situation to the coast guard.

That is all done before we leave the dock.

Remember accidents are accidents,
I just do my best to avoid precarious situations and scenarios.

I feel I take more precautions than any other guide.

However, I probably make everyone sign a liability waiver to be safe. I will look in to drawing one up.

I've only had handful of customer fall off the boat and never while moving, only anchored.

I agree with your boat safety protocol ... An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Knowing how to swim & being able to swim in a panic situation, fully clothed are two very different things.

Even Michael Phelps can drown in a dangerous environment

[ShawnG]

Prayers up

[bmactx67]

Terrible accident. Prayers sent for all involved.