1 Dead 3 Rescued :(

[Landshark]

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/F ... rdmzg.cspx

[Nemesis]

So sad to lose a fellow fisherman. RIP brother.

[borderline 350]

Dear LandShark,

Thank you for posting this story. Anyone who has fished this areas below controlled dams understands the hazards of fast water. My heart goes out to the family members who have lost a loved one.

Western River boaters understand the hazards of swift water and do wear PFD's when operating in swift water. Yes, the jacket is clumsy and restricts body motion, so I have bought an inflatable PFD belt and wear it!! It's better then nothing IF you take a plunge. And if you spend a lot of time on the water....sooner or later you will take a plunge or pull someone else out! Be prepared and spend some money on a PFD!

Respectfully submitted.....Jet Boat Bill

[RodBuster]

Unfortunately, the second fisherman rescued has lost his life as the result of the accident.

He was 52 years old from Horseheads NY.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/ ... m_las.html

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family