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amy_c
amy_c
Katmai Survivors
Apr 29 2009, 7:31 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 29 2009, 7:31 AM EDT
It was so hard to watch them recall what happened and these guys obviously have some serious survivor's guilt / post traumatic stress. So, I'm curious, do you think any of the four survivors will return to fishing? It's all some of those guys know, so I wouldn't judge them for it, but I can't imagine how hard it would be to ever step back on a fishing vessel after that...



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boggiemomma
1. RE: Katmai Survivors
Apr 29 2009, 8:49 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 29 2009, 8:49 AM EDT
First I would like to say the Coast Guard deserves a Shout out for being there and saving those guys!!! They did an awesome job! Second I am sure that at least some of the survivors will go out fishing again. It is their life. I have friends and family that fish out there every year and the worry about them coming home safely is a constent thing. So far we have been very lucky!! My heart goes out to all of them and their familys! 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
dreamcather
dreamcather
2. RE: Katmai Survivors
Apr 29 2009, 8:15 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 29 2009, 8:15 PM EDT
"It was so hard to watch them recall what happened and these guys obviously have some serious survivor's guilt / post traumatic stress. So, I'm curious, do you think any of the four survivors will return to fishing? It's all some of those guys know, so I wouldn't judge them for it, but I can't imagine how hard it would be to ever step back on a fishing vessel after that...



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I think the captain will go back because that is what he knows and being a captain he has been doing this for awhile and will return in time. The two greenhorns I am not to sure about,that is a hell of an experience to just be starting out . I think if it were me I wouldnt go back,I would thank God for my second chance and move on. 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
amy_c
amy_c
3. RE: Katmai Survivors
Apr 30 2009, 11:11 AM EDT | Post edited: Apr 30 2009, 11:11 AM EDT
"First I would like to say the Coast Guard deserves a Shout out for being there and saving those guys!!! They did an awesome job! Second I am sure that at least some of the survivors will go out fishing again. It is their life. I have friends and family that fish out there every year and the worry about them coming home safely is a constent thing. So far we have been very lucky!! My heart goes out to all of them and their familys!"
Absolutely! They are heroes and that's just one day at the office. Amazing - can you imagine the pressure to finding signs of life in the water? I couldn't see anything even when they were over the raft and lowering down to the water! Oh, and not knowing if there is a body down there or not... nerves of steel. Very brave men!

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notacrabfisher
4. RE: Katmai Survivors
Apr 30 2009, 5:29 PM EDT | Post edited: Apr 30 2009, 5:29 PM EDT
Fishermen live with the possibility of capsizing and death anytime they leave port. They know the hazards just like many of us know hazards of what we do. Yet, we become so accustomed to working around and in this situation we don't think about it.
My heart and prayers go out to these brave men. As stated earlier, the survivors do experience guilt for what they should have done.
You need to know that what you DID helped them to the point of their survival as long as they were with you. You guys can not control all situations and need to realize that. When God is ready for us, nothing we do can stop it. Those who perished, I like to think God shielded them from the fear/terror of dying. They knew for a brief moment then God takes and protects them. Anyway, that's what I like to think God is like-merciful and loving.
I think the engineer knew he wasn't going to get out of this situation-that's why he went down stairs on the boat and didn't try to get off. He seemed to accept his fate and was going to go trying to save the boat and crew. What guts this man had!
I'm watching the rerun now, just holding back the tears.
What wonderful, wonderful spirits these guys possess.
You guys did your best.and 4 of you made it out. Now you can work to change some of the problems you experienced while waiting for rescue--you still have a job to do here. The black raft (WRONG! Who can see that from the air) and how to prevent the raft from flipping as theirs did. What happened to Josh's suit that it tore? I hope an investigation is underway.
Bless each of you-
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ticketyboo
ticketyboo
5. RE: Katmai Survivors
May 3 2009, 6:31 AM EDT | Post edited: May 3 2009, 6:31 AM EDT
This episode was very heartbreaking for me to watch. It's so sad to see so many lives lost off of one vessel - I bawled my eyes out. Heartfelt prayers to the survivors and to their fallen brothers and their families. 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

ethanpus789
6. RE: Katmai Survivors
May 5 2009, 5:33 PM EDT | Post edited: May 5 2009, 5:33 PM EDT
Well, If you ask me, Asia Should of helped out in some way, Because the katmai was more on the asian side of the bering sea Thus it took the coastgaurd like 7 Some hours to get there, Stil li gotta hand it to the USCG Good work guys :) Do you find this valuable?    

Scott75
7. RE: Katmai Survivors
May 7 2009, 6:41 PM EDT | Post edited: May 7 2009, 6:41 PM EDT
Yes that was very hard to watch. I feel their lossand pain know what it is like to lose a friend and the helplessness that goes with it. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

crabfan4life
8. RE: Katmai Survivors
May 12 2009, 5:50 AM EDT | Post edited: May 12 2009, 5:50 AM EDT
"It was so hard to watch them recall what happened "
It was so sad what happened to them no one should ever have to go thourgh that kind of stress. Do you find this valuable?    
Copycub
Copycub
9. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 21 2009, 8:46 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 21 2009, 8:46 PM EDT
"Absolutely! They are heroes and that's just one day at the office. Amazing - can you imagine the pressure to finding signs of life in the water? I couldn't see anything even when they were over the raft and lowering down to the water! Oh, and not knowing if there is a body down there or not... nerves of steel. Very brave men!

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I agree, not to mention they had to travel seven hours to get to the sinking site. In hurricane force winds. Scaryyyy. It's amazing they found anyone alive. How very sad for all of those who perished. Do you find this valuable?    
CAPTAINJOHN007
CAPTAINJOHN007
10. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 6:53 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 6:53 PM EDT
I WOULD CARE TO VENTURE THAT IF FISHING IS ALL THEY KNOW,THEN PROBABLY 2 OF THE 4 WILL FISH AGAIN..YOU HAVE TO GET BACK ON THE HORSE OR YOU WILL NEVER OVERCOME IT!!! 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
Katbody10
Katbody10
11. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 7:39 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 7:39 PM EDT
"I WOULD CARE TO VENTURE THAT IF FISHING IS ALL THEY KNOW,THEN PROBABLY 2 OF THE 4 WILL FISH AGAIN..YOU HAVE TO GET BACK ON THE HORSE OR YOU WILL NEVER OVERCOME IT!!!"
I think the captain will return... but I'm not so sure about the younger fellows... maybe they'll return in the summer for regular salmon fishing.. then their fears will fade away and they'll go out again in the winter months... hard to say..

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CAPTAINJOHN007
CAPTAINJOHN007
12. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 8:23 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 8:23 PM EDT
WAGER...2 OUT OF 4 YOU BUY THE DREMAMINE!! 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
JessePA
JessePA
13. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 8:28 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 8:28 PM EDT
"WAGER...2 OUT OF 4 YOU BUY THE DREMAMINE!!"
CaptainJohn... why don't you join us in the groupie chaser boat thread... a few of us are there..............Jesse Do you find this valuable?    
Katbody10
Katbody10
14. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 8:28 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 8:28 PM EDT
"WAGER...2 OUT OF 4 YOU BUY THE DREMAMINE!!"
LOL... okay... you're on... now how will ever find out who returns and who doesn't.. LOL

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CAPTAINJOHN007
CAPTAINJOHN007
15. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 9:04 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 9:04 PM EDT
GOOD QUESTION..WE WILL HAVE TO SEE 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
JessePA
JessePA
16. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 9:06 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 9:06 PM EDT
"GOOD QUESTION..WE WILL HAVE TO SEE"
Good Night CaptainJohn.. will check out the changes on your profile on my out.............................Jesse Do you find this valuable?    
JessePA
JessePA
17. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 9:07 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 9:07 PM EDT
"GOOD QUESTION..WE WILL HAVE TO SEE"
I feel the Captain will probably come back... the other 3 were greenhorns.... so if they would want to come back...but I think the 2 out of 4 is the safer bet.....Jesse Do you find this valuable?    
Katbody10
Katbody10
18. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 22 2009, 9:29 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 22 2009, 9:29 PM EDT
"GOOD QUESTION..WE WILL HAVE TO SEE"
We'll have to try and get some info on that... Hmmm... but where to look?

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Copycub
Copycub
19. RE: Katmai Survivors
Jun 23 2009, 8:14 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 23 2009, 8:14 AM EDT
"We'll have to try and get some info on that... Hmmm... but where to look?

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We' ll have to figure out a way to get a message to Thom Beers. And tell him inquiring minds want to know. There is a wager riding on this. My opinion, if they go out again, their nuts. Especially, after surviving what they survived. But like Captain John 007 says, "you need to get back up on the horse". Do you find this valuable?    
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