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Another kayaker lost
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:10 am
by imaoldmanyoungsalt
Not a lot of details yet. Say a prayer for the family and be careful out there guys.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/1-Unr ... 78261.html
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Re: Another kayaker lost
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:43 am
by Neumie
He didn't make it, though the cause of death is not known. Kayaking on Hubbard in sustained 20-25, gusting 30-40 shows a lack of judgement by the group of 5 kayakers.
Re: Another kayaker lost
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:01 pm
by Ron Mc
you also must raise the pfd question
Re: Another kayaker lost
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:40 pm
by TexasJim
They're lucky only one was lost. Sadly, as kayaking grows, we'll probably see a lot more Darwin Award nominees.
TexasJim
Re: Another kayaker lost
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:08 pm
by Neumie
Ron Mc wrote:you also must raise the pdf question
Report says all 5 kayakers capsized. Two were able to swim to shore the other three (including the deceased) were rescued by a boater. The man was unresponsive when he was pulled from the water, according to the boater. I haven't seen whether or not who was or was not wearing a PFD.
Latest TPWD report shows lake water temp was between 49-52 degrees, so depending on how long they were in the water hypothermia could have played a part in the drowning.