Comments on: Man, Children Rescued After 3 Days On River

By: autumn

autumn — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:45:14 +0000

so glad they were ok

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:24:44 +0000

Hello Next Time. Gotcha!

By: Nobody In Particular

Nobody In Particular — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:27:31 +0000

They probably ran into that massive log jam that can be seen on Google maps satellite view. It’s visible if you pan due west from the curve on 97-A.

I had a feeling it was that one, considering I read an account from someone who kayaked the same stretch of river and encountered this jam. They both ended up having to turn around. I think they paddled up into Brushy Creek and got out at the Pineville Road bridge there.

By: justsayin

justsayin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:37:31 +0000

I was not saying anything bad about this officer. I bet he was hot, I don’t care what he wears… he could be wearing boxer shorts for all I care. He did a great job and just looked good doing it… thats always a plus!!

By: Next Time

Next Time — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:46:57 +0000

@429 SCJ

I think you must have misinterpreted what was being said. I don’t think
anyone was saying anything derogatory or facetious about the officer
in the picture. We are all very proud of his save in this case. Three people
were saved from eminent danger and two were children. Not sure why
you would think anyone was being nasty about him, everyone knows
he is a hero, and we also think he is cute. lol

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:10:23 +0000

If you were in 105 degree weather at 98% humidity, you would remove your shirt as well. I believe this was a search and rescue mission, not a ceremony.

By: Wharf Rat

Wharf Rat — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:20:07 +0000

To “justsayin” and “Nexttime,” I’d “just-a-soon” shake his hand or slap him on the back.

By: Reader

Reader — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:20:53 +0000

Glad it was a safe outcome. Great job by everyone who was involved in the search and rescue of these individuals.

I must agree. Precious, “Precious” is absolutely precious!!!!

By: Next Time

Next Time — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:45:30 +0000

have a Safe Plan when taking your children on river outings of this kind.
Glad your all safe.

@justsayin
ABSOLUTELY! makes you just want to squish his little cheeks.

By: Janice Parker

Janice Parker — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:54:21 +0000

It’s amazing that they made it that far. I am very glad they’re ok. There were already lots of log jams on that river and Ivan and the other storms that we’ve had added some more. As dry as it has been, the water is very low which makes it worse. Everyone needs to get organized and get the corp of engineers to clear it. It is a beautiful stream.