62-year-old Texas man 4th person to die at Lake Powell in August
A 62-year-old man from Texas became the fourth person to die at Lake Powell this month.
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62-year-old Texas Man the 4th Person to Die at Lake Powell in August
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These are the stories we don't want to see. So sad
Agreed. While I do think there is informational value, my main reason for posting them here is in the hopes that it's a reality check for someone who needs it. Be careful, folks!
Wasn’t criticizing the post, just sad that it happened. Totally agree there is informational value
SeaLegs
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I have to respectfully disagree with your comments. As USCG veteran and a seasoned LP boater, I know it's not always as simple as "put on a life jacket" or "people do stupid stuff". I don't wear a life jacket 100% of the time when on the lake.
Experience, situational awareness, weather, bad or no advice from a rental agent, instincts.....
My point is, that sometimes it's just an unfortunate situation and a good person enjoying his time on LP ends up losing his life. I feel for his family and friends.
SeaLegs
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Agreed. I just feel that there should be more of an effort to educate LP newbies especially the renters.
We had some items wash off out boat in the main channel by Antelope after crossing a wake on Labor Day weekend. My son's friend who's a strong young man asked me if he should jump in while we were trying to grab the items. My response was "No, it's not worth the risk". I'd rather loose the items then someone off my boat.
Was that this year or in the past? I can see how that could easily happen.
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