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Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

My buddy bruce was out the other day and two guys boat capsized and he saved them and their boat. the story is on the journal inquirer website and nbc 30 website.
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Tmac · Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 254 Location: Meriden

theres also a video out there of it ,they were in a jon boat I think with the anchor out when it went over ,your boys in a Bass boat scooped them up and then remained fishing,they are heroes and the guys in the boat are lucky they were there.Not sure but they said they didnt know who saved them,except they were in a Bass boat I guess they must have came forward this was a few days ago.

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

Good stuff!
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Just4fun · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 1389 Location: Saybrook

WTG!!!!!!
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n8cas · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Central CT

So how exactly did they capsize?

Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

Jon Boats can be pretty risky to take on the river, especially during this time of year. Kudos to you buddy's that fished them out.

Does anyone have a link to the article?
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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

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n8cas · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Central CT

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/fished_out_Hartford.html <-- video

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Black-Angel-to-the-Rescue.html <-- article

Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

jonny, thank god, for your friends being there. In weather like this, seconds = hours. Between the currents and the cold those guys wouldn't have lasted more than 10 minutes. They are so lucky your friends where around.

Shake their hand for me and give them a pat on the back. Hell, if I ever meet you, I will give you money to buy them each a 12 pack for their heroic efforts.

The coolest part about the story is how die hard they were about their fishing. They went out, started casting, saved two lives, a boat, dropped off the survivors with their boat and then they went right back to fishing like nothing happened. COOLEST GUYS EVER!

What do they do for a living (u don't have to share but I thought it might be interesting)cops??? fire department??? coast guard???Life Guard??? Financial Advisor??? Math teacher or Biology teacher??? Truckers??? Professional ass kickers or UFC fighters???

Any who, I am so glad that everyone is ok and that your friends were there. That is a truly awesome story. Thank you for sharing.

n8cas, thanks for the links.
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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

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WishinIWasFishin · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 219

Pretty cool stuff
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Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

Well my buddy bruce is get this...an ACCOUNTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont know what the other guy does who was with him...so much for number cruchers being whimps!!! Wink

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slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

I guess he was getting in a last couple of trips before the tax season starts. He'll be swamped with work in the next few months. So true, that they were right there, with the water temps. were they are, its just minutes before hypothermia sets in at those temps.
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SkeeterRon · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 1173 Location: Newington, CT

Johnny,

Thanks for sharing. I think this is a great story. Great Job guys!!!!

I would like to see them come forward and received there thanks. Not to mention it would make Bass fisherman look better the a group of guys in fast boats.

It's an awesome feeling to save another person.

Real Hero's!!!!

The question I have is "Where's the fishing report" Wink

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Bass Addict · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

I hope the fishing gods took care of them. Laughing

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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

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RUSSELL J. HALL · Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 27

I REFUSE TO BE A STATISTIC. I REFUSE TO BE STUPID. I HAVE A BLOW UP LIFE JACKET. I PUT IT ON BEFORE I PUT THE BOAT IN THE WATER , I TAKE IT OFF DURING THE Walk back to the truck. I'M NOT EVEN AWARE I'M WEARING IT. HAVE GOOD LUCK!!! "UNCLE RUSS SAID THAT"

SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

Nice job!
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