Rescuing SINKING Canoers - Workamping Horror Stories

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[@cslay06]

After watching your last episode, I saw the news about the closure of the park and wondered what it was going to do to your employment window there. But although this video turned out not to be about that, these were great stories. I've always known that you are a fantastic dude, so your heroism and character don't surprise me one bit.

[@tracymeskel2839]

Their experience, became an adventure they will Never forget. You helped make that possible. They are alive to tell the story.

[@laurieheard7807]

Hey David. I'm glad everyone was okay. Nice to see you and Roe back. Enjoy the remainder of your summer. Tell Roe we said hello.

[@turnbullstravels735]

Sounds like the resort is lucky to have you!

[@meldeer6253]

thats a big lake dave be care ful allways remember in theses situashions people tend to panick this is dangrous for you .. good story ...

[@olebloom1641]

Spent some time growing up in a tourist area. Situations like these happen more than most would think. A weird one was a teenage girl had her toe bit off by a Musky while dangling her feet in the water while her father drove the pontoon boat.

[@glendalab7567]

We're always up for weird and crazy stories!

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

I can totally agree that the weather and water conditions change fast on that lake from when we were kayaking on it yesterday. It did get a bit sketchy . -James and Meghan

[@paulehd]

WOW what a rescue so glad it turned out good for all.

[@jaysmith9062]

Glad everyone is safe. Enjoyed the stories.

[@tomseals9083]

One day you will look back at this as just another day in the life of a camp attendant. Great job. At least you didn't panic or get the people upset. Staying calm goes a long way. ❤😅

[@marksteban4467]

Good stories are always good to hear

[@socapaul]

We recently purchased a Jackery Explorer 2000 and extra battery with 2 solar panels. It took 2 days to charge both. It took only 1.2 hours running the A/C to drain the batteries.

[@legalpuppy8602]

Good job David!

[@meldeer6253]

Hey guys so glad to see you guys , iv had boats for a lot of yr been in some pritty ruff situations .. there needs to be some ground rules should be inforced .. for starters . i know you cant make every one fallow the rules but ..LIFE JACKETS i can not stress how important they are . i cary one in my camper at all time actuly 3 at all times with a rope, 60yr should of had a life jacket, and the 20 yr never ever take for granted being in the water, mouther nature is powerful and very unforgiving,,, you were put to the test that day the spirits were watching over you you your self can not enter the water to save any one with out a life jacket HEeD MY WARNING.. take care you guys keep them comming

[@samuelandrade9246]

David you gotta join the Coast Guard!

[@stevearita3267]

Great stories...and I am really impressed with you and your fellow employee. You all seem so level headed, honest and great people to serve and "rescue" campers...need more people like you!

[@strangeadv4977]

Great story David and so true how quick things can change sometimes. Keeping calm and focusing on solutions always help 🤘

[@vivianallen9772]

I liked hearing your stories, David! Tell some more any time you want to.

[@herb7877]

Nice job on the rescue's. Long term boater here with several of rescues. I'm 110% sure the grandmother & grandson were elated to see you and the ride quality had very litle to do with just you coming to the rescue. Quite often the distressed swimmer / capsized canoe, will panic when they see you and end up trying to board your small boat and capsize you.

[@paulg549]

Yeah I'd be up for more strange stories. This one was interesting.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Dave, a couple of things. First if you can get people to come over the bow or the stern of the boat it greatly reduces the risk of capsizing, but that's not always an option. It works best on a jon boat. As far as getting the water out of the canoe, if you turn it over in the lake and then one person picks it up on each end you leave all of the water in the lake and only have to lift the weight of the canoe. All that said, you saved them so I've gotta say "good job". Keep the good stuff coming.

[@bethbirdsell7088]

David great video you are a good presenter

[@FateUnbound]

Thank you!

[@RoyceMiller]

really enjoyed the stories and the format. im glad no one was lost and im sure those first two people were so relieved to see you heading for them, and thats gotta feel good :) awesome work man, i look forward to hearing more!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Just a thought…put a few PFD’s in the new rescue boat’s. Also a rope to throw them and/or tow the boat back. This will happen again 😂. Trust me. Glad it worked out for everyone.

[@borandell9915]

Great job!!

[@drueatcer]

The first story is pretty crazy, if you can’t swim, you better have a good life jacket and or stay out of the water.

[@drifter19444]

😊 Love the story video. Keep them coming along with your other videos! 😊 Drifter🎉

[@FateUnbound]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@tammymcdowell9469]

Love this kind of video. Great job you did. So glad it turned out great and everyone was safe, including the boats.

[@bee3po122]

We enjoyed your storytelling very much exclamation please tell more if you have them.

[@xmavrick]

The US coast guard require a life jacket be available for every person on a boat! Why didn’t the canoers not have them?

[@stevemcbride2685]

I don’t think they’re required on private property, but if you can’t swim why would you not have one available, or wearing one. I go out on the boat quite often on the Colorado river here in Arizona. I can swim like a fish, but I still wear a life jacket because if something happens medically or I fall overboard and get injured no matter how good of swimmer you are, you’re not gonna be able to.

[@xmavrick]

@@stevemcbride2685 If you read the USCG regulations they make no exception for private owner or their property! I believe the requirements are there to save lives, but you have to wonder why someone who could not swim would go out in a canoe without a PFD. They got luck this time but a lot of people don’t end up this lucky.

[@donraptor6156]

Because the coast guard was not there.

[@Elnu01]

As a after action suggestion, It maybe a good idea to have extra life jackets available to give to people who have found themselves out of their boat with less than full size life jackets. The pone-tune boat will have several life Jackets on board. In strong winds it maybe safer to tow disabled boats with the wind even if it puts you farther away from your ultimate destination. Once you get to shore you can more easily follow the shoreline back to the dock. Talk to you local fire rescue for classes and ideas.

[@carlschiel4754]

Hi David (long time viewer back from the Kinzua Bridge days 😀). I love your videography and storytelling skills. They are getting better with time. I'm really enjoying the recent video series and I'm glad you found a way to get back doing KZbin (mostly) solo. I can't wait to see what you put out next.

[@wanderleist]

The first story is pretty scary, but the 2nd one was kinda funny. Glad everyone ended up being okay!! You forgot to have Sweetie do the outro! 😆

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I'm on a small lake in Montana. There is a boat launch with a small dock and it has a sign: "no jumping off the dock." So yes, someone jumped off the dock, two years ago, and ended up with a compound fracture. Early in the season, this year, we had a guy fall off his roof camper and he ended up with a leg fracture that required surgery and pins. The nearest hospital is on a two-lane highway and it's 50 miles, one way, to that hospital. Oh great so one of them didn't know how to swim and neither had PFDs. Typical.

[@ForHimAlone]

First timer here. Thought I was going to see some video of the rescue or whatever. So just fast forwarded through...

[@turnbullstravels735]

If you watch, the story he relates makes it clear he couldn’t be filming…better to be rescuing!

[@jamesblond150]

you did a really good job by staying calm and using common sense, which isnt common

[@antoniobaez6282]

Wow! This place sounds super dangerous! No life preserver's? Doesn't anyone check the weather BEFORE renting out these boats? A tragedy waiting to happen!

[@kimlittleton4943]

Lordy why would anyone be out there without a life jacket???? We kayak a lot.....my boyfriend is a previous Navy rescue swimmer.....we never go without our life jackets (even if we are in 2 foot of water). Wow....good job getting them back into land. But people take too many risks, as well as risking your safety as well.

[@missouritravelers]

What editing software did you start with

[@FateUnbound]

I've always used Adobe Premiere Pro, I'm not endorsing it as the best software or anything, it's just what I started with and am used to.

[@meldeer6253]

a bildge pump could of been deployed to there boat and water pumped out i would of had to life jackets with me they should of put them on just some subjestions

[@toddramsay977]

Why didn’t you get the old lady in your fishing boat? Her safety in the most important! The younger guy can swim so not as priority. then the canoe sits higher and you and the younger guy, can bale the water out of the canoe and the drag it back to the dock.

[@meldeer6253]

you can not send people out in a boat that have not taken a boater safty course wow holy crap you are up aganst the wall here .. this is going from bad to worse .. need some kind of safty course inforcement

[@dealsfromvirginia1773]

Not sure I'd be willing to go out on the water and do rescues for what they are paying you. Not trying to be rude, it just seems a bit too much.

[@FateUnbound]

If someone is in danger of drowning I'm not worried about my pay. I'm going to help them.

[@OneStrangeJourney]

You would watch people drown if you were paid enough? Wow!! Pretty Pathetic buddy...Hope no ones life ever depends on you.

[@OriginUnknown]

you'd watch someone drown? Wow!!!!

[@dealsfromvirginia1773]

@@OriginUnknown I just would not go out on the water so I would not see anything. My point is there are trained people who do rescue.