update on the drowned fisherman

[tynan19]

How do they know that is why he drowned? It is proven that you do not sink with waders on filled with water. Was he unable to swim to shore? Or did the added weight of the water tire him out till he was exhausted? Water in waders to me is not a reason why he drowned but one of many factors that lead to his death.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by tynan19

How do they know that is why he drowned? It is proven that you do not sink with waders on filled with water. Was he unable to swim to shore? Or did the added weight of the water tire him out till he was exhausted? Water in waders to me is not a reason why he drowned but one of many factors that lead to his death.

I strongly suspect that he was stricken in some way--heart attack, maybe, or a stroke--and fell in. They should be doing an autopsy. They do in most cases of accidental death.

We know from other posts here that he was in his mid-50s and a smoker.

[animal]

I can't remember if he wore breathables,or neoprene,the breathables or old rubber waders could keep you down,couldn't they?

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I strongly suspect that he was stricken in some way--heart attack, maybe, or a stroke--and fell in. They should be doing an autopsy. They do in most cases of accidental death.

We know from other posts here that he was in his mid-50s and a smoker.

I doubt that was the case, the fisherman in the area who called for help (coast guard) heard the fallen fisherman calling for help and in distress. He was obviously struggling to save his own life. That wouldn't be the case if it were a heart attack or stroke.

[luds]

Originally Posted by In The Surf

I doubt that was the case, the fisherman in the area who called for help (coast guard) heard the fallen fisherman calling for help and in distress. He was obviously struggling to save his own life. That wouldn't be the case if it were a heart attack or stroke.

I feel bad for that guy as well. I'd have some sleepless nights after that experience.

[piemma]

So I have a real stupid question. There was another guy there who heard the drowning victim calling for help. he dialed 911. Why the hell didn't he go and help the guy?

[rockfisherman]

Years ago, Lee Wulff was in a video where he dove off a bridge wearing waders and no belt and he swam to shore, proving that it was a myth that they would drag you down.

Channel 10 said the fisherman fell off a breakwall. He probably conked his head and got knocked out and drowned, tho I am speculating.

That said, I am still wearing my wading belt! I have fallen and gone in, and it keeps the water out. I have never fallen in without a belt, but I always wear one so I can't tell you firsthand what it's like without one. Maybe someone else will chime in who can.

[spence]

Originally Posted by piemma

So I have a real stupid question. There was another guy there who heard the drowning victim calling for help. he dialed 911. Why the hell didn't he go and help the guy?

Who knows...if I had a cell I'd certainly call 911 before I tried to go out, unless I knew that I could get him back quickly. It's such a crap shoot...

-spence

[piemma]

I would too Jeff. But how the hell can you watch someone drown. I had an opportunity to save someone 20 years ago in Florida in a place apppropriately names Dead Man's Cut. It's between Captiva and Sanibel Islands. I couldn't just watch this guy drown so I went in and got him. I was lucky and so was he. We both survived.