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boating accident at matthews
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:48 pm
by Deltaduk
my uncle and cousin flipped there boat at matthews fri. morning.Not sure who the guys were that saved them .But if U visit this website ,thank U very much.That old fella means a lot to me. Been hunting with him around that area for a long time.Both he and my cousin were very lucky.they were only in the water for about 5 minutes.Lost 1 browning gold and few other things ,but it sure coulda been a lot worse.My uncle is 68 yrs old.He is ok now but a little pissed about losing that browning. like I said thanks a whole lot for the helping hand.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:52 pm
by Wingman
We used to have a big magnet at the shop. It has retrieved a gun or two in its day. If they marked the spot, maybe we can take that magnet over there and find the gun (if the magnet is still around).
PM me for my number if they think they can find the spot again.
magnet
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:29 pm
by Deltaduk
rob,he has already taken a big magnet back to the spot.But with no luck so far.thanks I'll keep that in mind though.
mark
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:31 am
by Wingman
I know that accidents are unpredictable usually, and I'm glad he's okay.
A floating gun case would've sure helped out.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:49 am
by quackerbarrell
The good lord works in mysterious ways. Glad to hear everyone is okay.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:54 am
by duckter
Out of curiosity, how deep could a metal detector work over water? Once sensitivity is adjusted?
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:03 am
by greenheadgrimreaper
It better read 5 plus feet deep.
brake
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:55 pm
by Deltaduk
yep ,I am sure he will be getting floating case.If he dosen't I will be buying him 1.
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:12 pm
by 54
How did it happen?
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:44 pm
by jkb87
54 wrote:How did it happen?
was wonderin the same thing.... fill us in.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:08 am
by Wildfowler
Wingman wrote:A floating gun case would've sure helped out.
I guess if you pull up that gun uncased, you'll have to write them a ticket, won't you?
I hope not.
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:40 am
by RedEyed Duck
Mark sorry to read about the accident, however glad to know that everyone is OK!
accident
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:28 pm
by Deltaduk
14' boat ,not very wide .he said he slowed down to make a turn and the next thing he knew was that water was coming over the front.couz is about 320# he was in the front with dog.he thinks he must have hit a wave just "right" and water started coming over the front.he is gonna go look for his gun again fri. I think.I would come down there with him but I am working alot of overtime and just can't make it.maybe in a week or 2, I can.not sure if the gun will be worth saving by then.
the boat is kinda small but there have 3 of us in it before and never felt any danger
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:20 pm
by duckkiller
honestly the gun probably isnt worth saving now but it might be. I guess you will never know unless you find it. Glad everyone is ok and hope they find the gun
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:06 pm
by teul2
duckkiller wrote:honestly the gun probably isnt worth saving now but it might be. I guess you will never know unless you find it.
The gun will probably last a week or 2 before it is a rust bucket.
Glad everyone is ok.