Roofied in Ft. Lauderdale! Boaters beware! E203

[@infin8mas]

IMHO, all 3 were in on it. I would give hotel and police any pics and your story. Also much respect for telling your story!

[@popeyeinnj]

You should contact the hotel GM and let him/her know what happened so they are aware of the situation

[@sandrasumabat7350]

First off I would like to say thank you for sharing this experience. It is going to help me be more aware of my surroundings and I’m sure many thousands of your viewers. The very few nasty people commenting on this video have helped no one but themselves with their judgement on you both. This information is invaluable to me and many others. I’m thankful for you both.

[@zackg3]

I am very glad you shared this and even more glad you are both okay. This happened to a friends of mine at a high end restaurant in Fort Lauderdale who were escorted out by security for drunken behavior (not belligerent, just seemingly over served) before anything bad could happen but their experience was exactly the same with feeling strange the next day and not remembering 100% of the evening. Your viewers seeing this can benefit from this story so it is important to share. Thank you!

[@delsweet7493]

I’m glad to hear the both of you are okay. That must have been scary. To me it sounds like you guys are lucky getting back to the boat before anything happened to you.

[@brianpowell3993]

You were very lucky......glad u got out of there!

[@Niagra2011]

So glad you both are ok and you still have your boat and your possessions. Great idea that you have done a PSA to warn others about what happened! Be Safe. Keep drink in hand at all times. 😎

[@tsquare9168]

When visiting unfamiliar bars, always drink beer from the bottle. You can watch the bottle being opened in front of you and it's self contained.

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Glad you shared.

[@BMcD79959]

I think what you sensed happen to you did in fact happen to you. You two are a wealthy couple who are friendly and easily approachable. As we practice in the Marine Corps, situational awareness and keep your head on a swivel with constant threat assessments. This is prudent in today’s world. Keep sailing and love the videos!

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

You are exactly correct, situational awareness. Always look out for yourself and never trust the other person, strange times we are in

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

​@@notboeingnotgoing5483the swivel doesn't work if the bartender is a part of it......

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

@@jimmyPOUFAJones good point . One more reason for me just to drink bottled beer 😊

[@andrewbecker2580]

Always bottled beer in a strange place

[@JusHaveFun]

From someone who had a bar i say , never ever leave your drinks unattended. Don't let people lean over your shoulders. I had a bartender once who was slipped something in her drink after her shirt. We had an idea who it was, When he came back in i was informed and told my bartender to the to call the police asap, They called the police and told all female customers on the low down not to drink their drink that i was on the way along with the police, He was arrested that night, he had the date rape drug on him, Every drink was replaced when i arrived and everyone was grateful that we took such action. Please be careful ,

[@rickbrunsman9969]

Happy you guys are okay. The same thing happened to me 15 years ago. The exact same thing. Did not remember a thing and I only had 3 beers. I was lucky to get out without being robbed. I felt sick the whole next day.

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

First of all, I am glad you guys are all right. Thank you for the video and for letting us know what happened to you guys. even when you think you are in a safe place things can happen. in today's world. love your videos keep up the great work.

[@rexcovington3467]

Just wanted to thank you both for wonderful videos of yachting life, beautiful scenery and such beautiful music. Not sure my wife and I will ever do boating, sailing or yachting- but your videos help us dream and see the world view we may never see. God bless and protect you both!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for joining us on the adventure!

[@cruisingc-turtle1789]

Thank you for sharing that story. We will be more careful in our cruising journey because of your willingness to be forthcoming. There is NO doubt in my mind that you were targeted in that first bar. You left and that’s the only reason nothing else happened to you. There is NO doubt in my mind that they intended to rob you guys. I would also be inclined to believe that the REGULAR is fully aware of what’s going on, whether or not he’s directly involved is another matter. Again thx for telling us. Much appreciated!

[@1vantagev8]

Your story is damn near exactly like me and my wife's a couple years ago in Phoenix, where we lived at the time. It happened at an up scale steakhouse in a super nice resort hotel in Scottsdale. Long story short...we woke up in our bed fully clothed not knowing how we got there (it was uber) and a nice crush spot in our bedroom wall where apparently I fell and hit the wall..(remember none of it) and no robbery, all three pups were happily in bed with us, and our memories were blank from the time we stood up to leave our table up to waking up!! We drank less than actually a normal night for us, as like you, we enjoy nice wine and our drinks etc.....But it really bothered us for a loong time that this period of time was missing from our memory banks, if you will....Glad you guys are alright!!!!!

[@dianeassell6530]

Thanks so much for sharing. Awareness is important when you're traveling.

[@bigtime37ja]

WOW, what an eye opener. Glad you both are safe after that

[@johnbuschman8815]

Been watching you guys since you got the boat. You guys are good people so glad nothing happened bad. Good information you shared. Good luck and stay safe.

[@reiffs2000]

Glad you guys are ok and nothing is gone. Thanks for the heads up, for my wife and I.

[@khoatran9482]

Guys, your B-roll work with the music has matured so good. Love your work, I dunno who the artist is, but glad you consistently use her!

[@richardreimer]

I lived in Ft. Lauderdale for 17 years. Weird lives there. You two are probably correct & LUCKY. Timing was on your side...Whew

[@batsonjay]

We have preliminary plans do cruise next winter. This is great experience/ advice. Glad you could learn for all of us without serious negatives.

[@Steve4TheWin]

Just a thought...the man at the first bar that freaked out was a regular and looking for a mark. He freaked out thinking that he would have his face captured in a photo in a possible undercover investigation initiated by one of his former victims or just captured on your camera after his people had roofied you already. If you had woke up victimized with no memory and turned over your photos of the night before to the police they might have recognized the man as a serial criminal.

[@amputee11]

I concur, this guy was more than likely a predator, It happens at the bars here in Ocean City md, a lot of transients and that brings out moral deviants

[@sophecles2b]

@@peterandersen8684 It's the bar tender and the man working as a team...how did the roofies get in their drinks with both of them sitting there...the bar tender put it in the drink... they had the card to mark them......

[@MY_SOLACE]

I agreed, this smells like a tag team scenario. Florida is very transient and especially now that the snow birds are flocking to the area. Glad you guys are safe and no foul play. ❤

[@beach4me2007]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s a cautionary tale.

[@rockn997]

Could it be the bartender works with those people? How would the drugs get in their drink?

[@firstamendment7568]

God Bless, You Both 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💜 Thank You for sharing! This is a great reminder for everyone to keep a situation awareness!

[@randyjude8346]

Always " be. Careful" it's a wonderfully horrible world we live in! Thanks for sharing guys! ( We're not in '86 anymore Marty- Doc Brown)

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Glad you’re both ok and didn’t experience any real issues. Must be frustrating though not knowing what really happened.

[@jackphilly338]

First off glad you guys are ok. Since you guys are from the Philly area I don't if you remember but we had a weather person get roofied I believe in the same area and it pretty much ruin his career here in Philly. Stay safe and happy motoring.

[@610boating5]

My son just came back from a business trip from Ft Lauderdale, didn't think about this being an issue, thanks for the heads up. Go Birds!

[@lidarandolph8322]

Thank you for sharing this. My husband and I just moved to Ft. Lauderdale and just trying to learn more about the area.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

My money is on the lady & guy with the "weird pick-up line." No doubt they're working as a team. Glad you got out of there in the nick-of-time. A lesson to all, stay alert at all times! The world isn't what it used to be.

[@MikeyDee25]

Glad all is OK! I believe all 4 of them were in on it. The cursing guy was a diversion, the bartender did the deed and the 2 patrons on the other side of the bar were to follow you guys home. My $.02! I use a passcode on my phone, don't like using a fingerprint. A code takes a few seconds longer, but if you lose the phone no one can access your info without the code.

[@Gonezowithseanzo]

It was mizz mysterious. When her main accomplice left her side she texted another biz partner to report for duty. ( the guy who invited to pay her tab) she probably texted something like Joe shmoe just stormed off and I need you here now. She wanted to still go in for the robbery but needed support or a way to get extracted as she knew the roofies were deployed and as you suggested thats why " Joe shmoe" freaked out. I clearly stayed at a holiday inn express last night 😅 GLAD YOUR BOTH ALRIGHT. YOU'VE BROUGHT SO MANY GOOD TIMES TO ALL OF US. Im heading to the keys and Key west in a couple of weeks. Be safe people. Madd cow disease has permeated Humans😂😂😂 peace

[@chrisrainville6324]

Ed and Lynn,thank you so much for sharing! So happy you guys are ok and safe!✔️cheers!

[@horizondigitaladvertisingl2217]

Glad you guys are OK and weren't harmed or ripped off. I was born and raised in south Florida and there is not much that would surprise me down there. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale have always been a crazy couple of towns. Enjoying your adventures! Been trying to talk the wife into selling our houseboat and getting a motor yacht and cruising the Caribbean ... Best wishes and above all else, ENJOY!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks!

[@papa.mike01]

Tourist towns are magnets for this kind of activity. I used to fly to major destinations every week for my career and had friends in these areas. This story is way more common than you think. Basically, nice people beware and beware of nice people. I know this is a dark attitude but you are on your own and really never know who to trust. 😢

[@richardells57]

I absolutely agree with everyone that said you should pursue this. As Lynn found out, this is a ring operating in this area. Was the bartender in on it? I doubt it. The guy the ran out, most likely. And the guy that “picked up” the woman, absolutely. He was trying to get her away from you. Absolutely no woman, NONE, would join him for “conversation “. The police need to watch the video from the bar. Even show them your you tube video. Hopefully they’ll see when you were roofied and put a face on the criminals. Glad you made it out unscathed.

[@roadboat9216]

I am a fellow cruiser. Have cruised for 25 yrs. FL, Bahamas, Caribbean, Panama etc. I did something that greatly improved my cruising experience and my life in general………..I quite drinking. Wow, no more hangovers. No more shady situations etc. life just got a whole lot better. And don’t fool your self. Your drinking IS taking a toll. Just my 2 cents. Sharing my experience. Oh, and I spent a whole lot less money. I enjoy your videos. And I am from Ft Lauderdale. Yes there is a lot of shady stuff there and Miami. Vegas right in there too. Yeah, I was cruising in Vegas too. I was Captain of the 120” tour boat on lake Mead. Nice gig for a while then……back to the sea, cruising the Pacific. Happy cruising.

[@hrhplease9119]

Wow, thank you for sharing your story/experience. I’ve had the same experience(unfortunately)& have absolutely no doubt, that is exactly what happened to you. Always follow your gut. I’m glad you’re both OK. Thank you again for educating other folks, that takes a lot of guts. Ps, writing this. After watching the end of your video, I did go get drug tested the next day and was told that the drug dissipates so quickly that you literally have to go while you are under the influence after 12 or more hours, you metabolize the drug very quickly.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are welcome. I did not know it metabolized that quickly.

[@jimhoward6840]

For sure you were. My wife and I were roofied while in Turks and Caicos a few years back. Mid afternoon at an outdoor barafter lunch and two rounds. We had a final rum and Coke, walked the docks and then drove to a private residence where we were staying about a mile away. We both fell out of the car, couldn't stand and rolled off into the brush were we laid for a number of hours. We think we left before they thought we were and could not/did not follow us. I'm a veterinarian and pretty sure were got ketamine. Luckily just some cuts and scapes from the brush.

[@shredct3118]

Thank god you guys were ok. 👍

[@Willow2024]

Oh my, I'm so happy you're both safe back to the boat. But, wow thats so scary. Please do medical checkup. I think your idea of what happened made the most sense. You got out before the person who drugged you both could finish the awful intentions. The first guy could be in WitSec....ya never know...but the woman, she may actually have been in on the roofie with the first guy...this is great info to remind us to be aware....I'm so relieved you're both ok.....thank you for sharing!

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Check your credit cards…This happened to myself and crew in the Azores….8K bill on my credit cards……We remember nothing! The credit card company security said they kept telling me my credit card would not go through, but it did. I kept giving different cards

[@steveale0711]

Good PSA. It’s not just alcohol drinks, it can be any beverage so always have your heads on a swivel. We will keep this in mind as we begin our loop next fall. Rodger out!

[@Dorque19]

Definitely drugged. You should share this experience with Ft Lauderdale Police and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Give the name of the bar/restaurants and good description of all involved. The guy who left upset may have been worried about being on camera with a woman he wasn’t supposed to be with. The woman could have been the culprit and it would be interesting to know what happened to the guy offering to pay her tab. You got home ok only because you changed bars. The police need info to investigate or at least target possible places where this is happening. If you need a safe dock with safe suggestions to drink and eat, my dock is 5 minutes from the Haulover Inlet and will accommodate 70-75 feet max…..free for you.

[@jameshuggins7320]

howdy! I am actually looking for a dock in the area for my 56'. I'd be happy to give you free access to her or pay rent. If interested, reply here.

[@michaelphillips7545]

Seems organized. I think it's a good thing you left when you did. Very happy you're ok. Could have, as you know, been worse. Thanks for sharing!

[@worddunlap]

I was slipped something in a Fl bar years ago. They were attempting to rob me but I only had travelers checks. I never again took my eye off a drink.

[@christhrogmartin896]

Times have changed since we were young and going to bars and night clubs. Roofies back then would have indicated that it was someone who installed roofs. Either way I am glad things turned out OK for you both. That incident could have turned into a train wreck. Keep doing these videos. I live part of my life and dreams through your adventures. :)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We did get lucky. Thanks for joining us!

[@melaniecarroll2538]

Thanks for sharing. Good your helping people become aware and mindful

[@e.rickhudson]

I totally empathize with you two and yes you were slipped something especially when you do things without memory. I was ruffied in a Jacksonville bar and I learned from that experience that I never drink anytime unattended and I always order beer with the cap on. I was freaked out for at least 12 hours and drove my car into the naval base entrance gate. The navy understood and informed me how to be safe. Stay vigilant and watch everybody and everything in any setting.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Quite a few people have contacted us with similar stories.

[@robertmdaniels]

Wow! Thanks for the heads-up! Glad you are OK!

[@stephenscott963]

Hotel usually has film recordings of bar area, I’d seriously look into that further, u may save someone else’s life? You guys are super blessed nothing bad happened!

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

Oh, man, I am SO GLAD things worked out! Scary, what could have been.

[@franka3468]

Thanks for sharing and heightening awareness. I didn't know about this scam. Glad you made it to the Uber and back safely. It could have gone differently - scary to think about.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

I'm so happy that you're okay; please stay safe. Using personal security is not out of the norm these days.

[@johnnyquest9358]

That's creepy, Especially when you wonder how many people were either in on it or knew what was going on.. bartenders, regulars. I had it happen to me and a friend in the late 80's

[@markbarry9945]

Did you consider getting security cam footage? And how were they able to put something in your drinks without you seeing it?

[@barryholiday8998]

Yes, they might keep footage for a while. I think the bartender had to be involved.

[@markbarry9945]

@barryholiday8998 I considered that, but it's just hard to imagine that a bartender would do that. And what would be their motive if they are working?

[@barryholiday8998]

@@markbarry9945 pretty hard to spike one drink let alone two if it was just a patron at the bar. However, it’s much easier if it’s the bartender. There can be a lot of money in it for the bartender.

[@markbarry9945]

@@barryholiday8998 I guess it's possible but scary to think about

[@jwyzdm]

Google 3 bar owners in Binghamton, NY charged with drugging their patrons. In that case it was women being rape instead of robbed. The trial is happening right now. Motive is $$$$$ @@markbarry9945

[@williamconway1287]

I’m thinking what you described was almost definitely what you think . I don’t go out that often and when I do it’s mostly to the store or places that are recommended to me . Unfortunately there are Aspwholes that will pray on people just because they can . If your drinks we’re always in sight of atleast 1 of you , I would suspect that the bartender might have been in on your problem . He/She were they only person who had the ability to do anything to your drinks without you knowing it . Just my opinion . As to the rich looking woman , it seems that if the other guy used that line and it worked it probably was what you thought ! Thanks for another great video and sharing your experience with us . 😎

[@st.augustinechurchphiladel7022]

About 20 years ago I was in New Orleans at a conference for work. The conference was attended by people from all over the country. One night a bunch of us (people I had met at the conference) decided to go out and see the town and visit the bars. I had a beer and a gin & tonic. (Normally, this amount of alcohol would not bother me.) Well, that's the last thing that I remember for the next four hours. I woke up walking back to the hotel with one of the guys ( a US Navy Sailor) who was attending the conference. I was exactly as you described.....confused and kind of out of it. This lasted through the next day as well. The more I thought about it the next couple of days I was convinced that I was roofied because I only had two drinks, not enough to knock me out like that. I was lucky as well, I still had my wallet and nothing was missing from it.

[@warmbreezes_MA]

I'm so glad you are both okay - I say your gut instinct is telling you the truth and the guy who freaked out had probably been roofied too where they said it was so out of character for him to behave like that.

[@MarketingStrategies28]

Roofie doesn't do that

[@edf2953]

So sorry to learn of your bad experience at the Ft Lauderdale hotel bar. Sounds pretty scary. Glad you guys are okay. As always, I enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your experience. Stay safe in your travels. Ed

[@gordonwd2]

My wife and I had similar experience in Ft. Lauderdale. She felt strange after a little time and said we’re going, so we left. Way shaking the next morning.

[@jimk351c]

Oh my! Glad you two are ok. What a world….

[@halo3tes4]

at least you weren't harmed , Pirates still roam the earth

[@Seawizz203]

Did the bar have video surveillance? Many do. For anyone in this situation, go back to the place of incidence and ask them to check the video for anything obvious or unusual.

[@austin73]

Were you and Lynn sharing any drinks? Otherwise it had to be someone with access to BOTH your drinks. Should narrow the possibilities down. Perhaps even a conspiracy between the bar tender and a patron. Maybe the rich woman was also a victim. Glad you guys are ok!

[@sophecles2b]

Exactly, it was the bartender

[@kevinmanning8214]

Scary situation, glad you two are ok. I’d still report it to the police in that area. They could check any video surveillance the establishment might have.

[@SheilaJohnson-jm4cc]

Thank you for sharing! Did you look away or leave your drinks unattended? Just wondering how they slipped something in your drinks if you had your hand on them like you do in the videos. Also wondering how they did it for people to be more aware?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We do not know how they did it. Perhaps in the kitchen, perhaps while mixing the drinks. Perhaps we were not paying attention.

[@michael_A.63]

(🤣"lets go get a drink"🤣🤣.lol)It definitely seems like a roofing scheme backfiring.what is strange is the reaction from that guy.wow.I'm glad you two are ok and nothing seriously happened!you two are fine folks.maybe it's safer to go bar hopping.heh heh

[@topshelf321]

Glad your both ok. I would recommend contacting the hotel or the police just to make them aware. May be the information they need to stop it from happening to someone else.

[@KP-lt4kt]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Sweatcrystal]

I had the very same thing happen to me 25 years ago in a Paris bar. I woke up in my hotel room late the next morning. I later discovered over $5K of charges on my credit cards.

[@walthoover]

I believe it's a setup including the bartender! I would be yelling out the name of the hotel and restaurant on your channel. It's never too late to take action!

[@RobertQuinn-k6t]

wow, thanks for sharing. Still report to the police with descriptions if you can. More and more the bartenders can be in on it too! Bye the way I love your channel, we have a 1980 53MY we are hoping to travel to all the places you go!

[@barryholiday8998]

Yes, I think the bartender might very well be in on it and actually administered the doses.

[@jailcop064]

This happened to my wife and I at, what was the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. We had one more drink as we were leaving. Within 15 minutes I started feeling really sick as we were getting in the car. My wife got in the car and fell asleep immediately. Luckly, we live 10 miles away, so I was able to fight it off and get us home then got violently ill.

[@leonard7736]

Glad your both ok and thanks for sharing that. I heard somewhere that when going into a night club thet people are putting a cover on there drinks. Something like a lid for a fast food beverage, pain in the ass but I guess it's the time we live in now.

[@jmkikkawa]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are welcome!

[@Lescqe3uj]

The same thing happened to my wife on the day we were flying out of Jamaica. We hung out at the pool bar at the resort while we were waiting for our bus to the airport. My wife was totally out of it after one beer and the airline was not going to let her board the plane and I told the airline that I wanted the authority’s to get her tested to see if she was drugged or let her on the plane. Bottom line they did not want the bad publicity so they let her board. Still to this day she does not remember going to the pool bar and she doesn’t remember the flight home. Since that happened she will not accept an open beer, it has to be opened in front of her.

[@michaelsturtevant7707]

Fair Winds & Following Seas was considered a good thing in the big sailing frigates. When you have the combination of both, you go faster!

[@jetlag4754]

Wow so glad you are both ok and were not robbed or worse. Could be that they saw you were on a boat and maybe figured you didn't have a lot of valuables onboard like you would have in your home on land.

[@markeast9221]

I know you say you can Handle Booze , but It sounds like a Dual Blackout , Nothing gone but your Memorys !

[@johnkosowski3321]

I got roofied once in a hotel in Chicago. I had one drink in a lobby bar waiting for some friends, and the rest of the night was a complete blur.

[@klm062599]

You got lucky! Just to be on the safe side keep an eye on your credit card charges and balances.

[@billdomb]

Amazing you got back to the boat.

[@jodirussell7619]

good for you for sharing , i do have a question about your route to key west . . . do you ever think about taking the gulf side of the keys ?

[@mfhairstream6812]

rolling and roofies.. man that's a combination

[@ericrusk9493]

That is WILD... Glad you guys are ok!

[@terrykeever9422]

Sounds like y'all were very fortunate. Good to put it out there so more folks can be on alert. Not sure how to be completely safe from this kind of scam except avoiding other people. But meeting and talking to other people is one of the reasons to cruise the seas. Looks like that part of Florida is their hunting ground. If they aren't caught, they'll just move on somewhere else with transient people like boaters and other vacationers. Safe travels y'all.

[@ArtVanAuggie]

I still order beer, bottle, no glass. A bartender once replied, "We don't need chain-link on the windows anymore."

[@SpaLaLand]

It happened to me 2X. One point I want to make for the ladies. Never leave your drink unattended. (Especially downtown Fort Lauderdale on SW 2nd Street.)

[@Robasteerjock51]

Never would have thought this could happen to you nice guys

[@Whospeakestruth]

I went to a concert 2 ladies insisted on buying me and a friend drinks. Ended leaving concert early dont remember anything else woke up confused just like you explained.Ive never not remembered i am not a big drinker. It destroyed my relationship with my daughters they think i was just a horrible drunk. Wish i could find those ladies. Worst day of my life. I wish i would have known before ill never accept afrom a stranger again. Thank you so much for sharing this is a bigger problem than people realize

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffreysantore7606]

Because that is BLOW BOATER terminology, they ride well in following seas.

[@JohnSmith-gi7qf]

This happened to me at one of our local bars couple months ago and my neighbor had the same thing happen to her at the same bar week later. It was very odd and scary at the same time!!

[@barryholiday8998]

I’m wondering if the bartender at the first bar is possibly in on it and administered the dose. It would be one thing if only one of your drinks was dosed but both would be difficult for a patron at the bar to do. Unless the odd man dosed Ed’s drink and Lyn took a sip of his drink at some point. I have a feeling that “rich” looking woman was in on it somehow and so is the man that came in and offered to pay for her tab if she sat with him. Lastly, the fact that the guy freaked out so badly is a clear tell. If he didn’t want to be in the video he could have easily got up and moved to a different seat or simply asked you not to film him. I would consider contacting the management of the hotel to share your story.

[@captainkrunch6372]

Was thinking of that too, bar should have good surveillance video.

[@stephengarcille4844]

Glad you are ok- good reminder to stay friendly but vigilant...

[@edwardc.3710]

Sounds like a scene out of the book RECON by Doug Brisotti . Glad ya'll are safe.

[@sailingsummatime2800]

They probably assumed you were staying in the hotel and were gonna probably follow you up to your room.

[@johncollandrasr8801]

Good warning and info to be had by all.

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

It definitely sounds like you were roofied so glad y’all are okay