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fishinglady · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 12:03 pm Post subject: missing fisherman by Red Dot

"Man missing in the Laguna, since last night, near Red Dot Pier. Search continues this morning for 30 year old Juan Martinez, who reportedly was wearing rubber waders while kayaking, when the kayak capsized, putting he and his fishing partner in the cold water, last night about 7:30. His partner and another man, who jumped into the water from Red Dot Pier to try to save him, both were rescued last night. However, Mr. Martinez apparently went under, and has not yet been found."

Doesn't sound too good. Sad

RiPPin LiPS · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:17 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a grim ending to the poor guy. You should NEVER wear waders on a kayak for this very reason. Once u go into the water, the waders fill up quickly and will pull you straight down to the bottom. And if he was right there in humble channel by red dot, that's Gna be pretty deep.

Sad story, prayers go out to the family.
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Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

I got thrown from a the game warden' s boat into Cove Harbor after a bunch of us kayakers were stranded after a storm and had to get picked up. I was wearing waders but no pfd. I did have my wading belt tight around my waist and was easily able to float and get back in the boat. After coming off plane into the harbor with about 9 folks on board, the back wash picked up the boat and turned it on its size tossing three of us into the drink.
Prayers to that lost kayaker and his friends and family.
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shallowsport · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 3:45 pm Post subject:

Not a good time of the year to take a swim. Prays go out to the family.

Jetty Bandit · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:17 pm Post subject:

Terrible... Prayers go out to him and his family.

I'm assuming he wasn't wearing a PFD? Many times the difference between life and death on a kayak is wearing a PFD and knowing your surroundings. Hopefully this will be a reminder to all kayakers to at least have a PFD in your hatch and wear a belt with your waders.

In my opinion, headlines in the news like this will continue to show up if people don't excise more caution when going BTB, but that's a whole different story.
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Chef Lefty · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:10 pm Post subject:

Very sad. A cold front and wind coming through. Better judgement should have been implemented. Fishing, boating, duck hunting not more precious than life. Pray for the family.
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cabrego · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:55 pm Post subject:

Very sad situation, I was just kayaking in that area yesterday so it is very sobering to read. Just to clarify, there were three of them that were on a paddle boat that starting taking on water.

Hopefully we can learn from this...

Kingz · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:38 pm Post subject:

So young, very sad...Prayers sent

Mel · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:26 pm Post subject:

Very sad. Makes me think about all the things that could have gone wrong when I was "just fishing". Prayers to all involved.

RedSniper · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:48 pm Post subject:

Prayers out to the family. Might take a few hours tomorrow to yak the area if weather permits...See if I can't see anything.
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TheRealLagunatic · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:04 am Post subject:

No matter your skill level mother nature demands respect, even the laguna can be cold and harsh. My sincere condolences to his family.

BayFly · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:06 am Post subject:

Have there been any definite reports on this, and as to whether someone actually lost their life, and if so, has the person's body been found? If not, is there an organized effort to find this person's remains?

BamaRed54 · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:19 am Post subject:

His body was just found... Sad situation!
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5moreminutes · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:19 am Post subject:

As of 10:30 a body has been recovered.
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