Monday, February 18, 2008

Fishing Accident Prevented

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- A Melbourne police officer and a bystander used a fishing net to help save a couple in the Indian River lagoon on Monday.

One victim was lying on the pier near the Eau Gallie Causeway to fill a bucket with water when he fell in. His wife jumped in after him, but started struggling herself.

A fisherman threw out his casting net to keep their heads above water, while a police officer jumped in to help.

http://www.wftv.com/news/15274029/detail.html

You have to be careful out on those piers. Many fishing piers are located in areas with strong undertoe currents. Good thing a quickthinking fisherman used his net to help them.

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