ccmtcanada Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Fisherman hooks and lands a drowning man HALLOWELL, Maine — An angler used his fishing pole to reel in a man who survived a jump from a bridge and was drowning in the Kennebec River. Bob Greene, 42, of Hallowell, said he heard what he thought was a cormorant making noise in the distance at 4:30 a.m. Thursday as he was having coffee and reading his newspaper while waiting for sunrise. About 20 minutes passed before he realized there was a man bobbing down the river. Greene says his first instinct was to jump into the 60-degree water, but a 911 dispatcher told him to throw something to the man. So he snagged the man's shirt with a fishing lure and reeled him in, using 25-pound line and a 4-inch-long lure with three small hooks on the end. An experienced fisherman, Greene said he knew he had to be careful not to snap the line as he worked to bring in the man from 35 yards offshore."It was a struggle to get him out of the current so I could reel him in," Greene said.The man had parked his car on a Cushnoc Crossing bridge in Augusta, jumped 114 feet into the water, and floated about a mile downstream before passing by Greene.Greene did the right thing by calling the police first and not jumping in the water, Hallowell Police Chief Eric Nason said. "Everything just had to add up just right," he said. For his part, Greene said he almost chose to fish in Gardiner on Thursday."For some reason, I was meant to be here," he said. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/248867.php Edited July 18, 2008 by ccmt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Bad situation to say the least . . Hope he didn't put up a fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 A new PB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Dang not quick enough on the draw for my witty comments Edited July 18, 2008 by Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Kanagasuntheri Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I hope it was a live release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Shouldn't he have had to throw him back since he was SNAGGED instead of hooked INSIDE the mouth??? Seriously though, I hope the man was grateful for his rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Should add a 'drowning guy' section in the tourney. He could even hold the Tourney Logo up for ya while you took a picture...that would solve the probs i have with the fish flapping all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 so i guess the guy was trying to off himself? Can see the lawsuit now lol Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Wow, what a story. Wonder if the fight was good. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Shouldn't he have had to throw him back since he was SNAGGED instead of hooked INSIDE the mouth??? Seriously though, I hope the man was grateful for his rescue. The way I read it the drowning man was obviously trying to commit suicide. You don't jump from 114 ft unless you are 17 years old and there are at least 4 girls present, or you are 17 years old, very drunk with 4 of your best friends present. He will probably not be as greatful as he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 He was doing good till he pulled out the gaf to land him. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarg Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) how do you hold a catch like that? by the lip?, or somewhere less obvious.. Edited July 19, 2008 by blarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Any pics?? Some measurements?? I wonder if it was his pb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) My guess is he was using a marshmallow just didn't want to admit it in the paper. SNAGGER!!!! Edited July 19, 2008 by Musky or Specks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 As long as he didn't use the vertical hold everything's fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 As long as he didn't use the vertical hold everything's fine You found your wit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Can see the lawsuit now lol Hi there,Im Mike, with Mike and hike.If you been trying to kill yerself and were saved by a no minding angler,you have a case to get back some cash. You just call Mike and hike,we,ll get what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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