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[Mike K.]

What in the world? So like the Swiss Army of sorts? We better start designing a knife then.

[Victoria Watcher]

Navy sailor rescued after falling overboard, spending two hours in water

The sailor was found in the frigid ocean waters east of Bentinck Island late Monday afternoon after falling off a rigid-hulled inflatable.

https://www.timescol...atable-11599745

 

 

 

Good result here, tough weather day to go in the water.

 

 

 

 

An investigation is underway to determine exactly how the sailor ended up in the water, he said.

 

My own investigation says he probably went over the edge of the boat.  Harder to get in the water any other way from that type of boat.  Not impossible I suppose.  

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 December 2025 - 10:09 PM.

[Mike K.]

Ah, that explains the aircraft circling overhead that day.

[Grk]

The Pilot boat was one of the first rescue craft on the scene. The Pacific Guardian utilized their recovery basket hoist to pluck the guy out of the water, and race him to shore at over 30 knots. Most of us do not realize that the Pilot Launch is fully crewed by professional mariners 24/7 every day and is thus frequently involved in such emergencies.

[Mike K.]

Good stuff, and good to know, Grk.