Edhat Staff
June 23, 2024, 10:49 am
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Two kayakers were rescued off Gaviota Beach on Friday.
At 5:28 p.m., Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded one mile west of the beach.
Crews discovered two kayaks. One was submerged in water with its kayaker swimming approximately 1000 yards off the beach.
County Fire Water Rescue Team with County Parks launched rescue jet skis.
Both kayakers were rescued without injuries.
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Thank you to these rescuers! I hope more people are out there trying adventurous activities knowing we have such a great service. In this day and age, no one should be held back from experiencing life for fear of needing rescue.
Interesting take. Don’t expect a rescue no matter where you are or what you do, “in this day and age”. Be smart, know your limits, know the weather, and never ever expect someone will always be there to bail you out. And oh yeah, cell phones don’t always work.
And remember, as per previous posts by BI, always make sure you register at least 3 on the 1 to 10 pain scale before you call for help.
3/10 is lightweight! – practically a daily thing for a lot of folks. Shoot, how about back pain, headaches, UTI’s, food poisoning, and the like as examples of 3/10’s? I’d say at least a 5/10 and no one nearby to help you out before calling in a helicopter and a rescue team that’s putting their lives in danger trying to rescue you. But hey, it all depends on your pain tolerance, self-reliance, and yes…your pride. Some have more than others.
ANON – Also, sprains must be confirmed prior to calling for rescue. Heck, you shouldn’t even have your phone with you, as cell phones “never have been” use to anyone in an injury/rescue situation. So sayeth a former USFS worker so it must be true.
Limp back in with a sprain. Ask anyone.
Yeah, never said that. Definitely don’t assume you will be rescued no matter what, but people going for a simple kayak, hike, etc should be aware that there are rescue services available and that keeping their cell phones on them (charged) should be a priority.