My dog goes everywhere with me, why should his be any different? What were the circumstances, did he break down or did he not make it into port before the storm hit?
$h!t happens, regardless of location. That boat could've very well been where the owner LIVED full time. Where the owner lives, so usually does the dog. Notice too, the dog had a LIFE VEST! Why was the owner out there? Who knows? It's not uncommon for boats of decent size to put out ahead of a big storm. They have to deal with the waves, but they don't have to deal with storm surge carrying them ashore, debris that was once other boats, and being beat the hell out of at the dock. I'm surprised he didn't have a storm jib up to keep the boat from wallowing so badly though. Even a streamer at the masthead would've helped...
Not only that Kenny, the guy had the dogs life vest on him and threw him to the rescuer FIRST. You have a couple readers, not many, that have no common sense.
I've known a few, a couple stationed ATC Mobile and another in Air Station Elizabeth City. You're right they are some great guys, usually pretty humble as well JD
No doubt about it. They fly in some hair-raising conditions. My hat's off to all of them. But a guy that will voluntarily get in seas like that, underneath a hovering helicopter, and risk their lives to save someone they don't know and their dog have testicles the size of bowling balls. All due respect to the pilots that are also risking their lives. God bless them all.
Is it dusty in here or something?
ReplyDeleteAs it should be
ReplyDeleteDumb ass! He should have never put that dog in that kind of danger...
ReplyDeleteMy dog goes everywhere with me, why should his be any different?
DeleteWhat were the circumstances, did he break down or did he not make it into port before the storm hit?
$h!t happens, regardless of location. That boat could've very well been where the owner LIVED full time. Where the owner lives, so usually does the dog. Notice too, the dog had a LIFE VEST! Why was the owner out there? Who knows? It's not uncommon for boats of decent size to put out ahead of a big storm. They have to deal with the waves, but they don't have to deal with storm surge carrying them ashore, debris that was once other boats, and being beat the hell out of at the dock. I'm surprised he didn't have a storm jib up to keep the boat from wallowing so badly though. Even a streamer at the masthead would've helped...
DeleteNot only that Kenny, the guy had the dogs life vest on him and threw him to the rescuer FIRST. You have a couple readers, not many, that have no common sense.
DeleteUSCG none better.
ReplyDeleteSEMPER PARATUS!
DeleteThe term "Hero" gets thrown around somewhat loosely, but Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers are the Real Deal.
ReplyDeleteI've known a few, a couple stationed ATC Mobile and another in Air Station Elizabeth City. You're right they are some great guys, usually pretty humble as well
DeleteJD
Oh and the pilots too. They are the best in the world and fly in any weather and enormous distances over ocean.
DeleteNo doubt about it. They fly in some hair-raising conditions. My hat's off to all of them. But a guy that will voluntarily get in seas like that, underneath a hovering helicopter, and risk their lives to save someone they don't know and their dog have testicles the size of bowling balls. All due respect to the pilots that are also risking their lives.
DeleteGod bless them all.
I saw them in rescue operations off the coast of Oregon a few times. Absolutely fearless.
DeleteCame here to say something like this. I don't care how much respect and admiration the Coast Guard gets...it's not enough.
DeleteRescue service train to rescue pets. OBTW, this includes pulling them out of flooded houses, burning houses, collapsed buildings, car accidents, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe details of this rescue:
ReplyDeletehttps://taskandpurpose.com/news/florida-rescue-selfie-hurricane-helene/