09-04-2010, 02:03 PM
All though this is a very tragic accident, it should show that even though some one is on the river every day, and is supposedly a professional, accidents do happen. I for one require everyone in my boat when in it to have a life jacket on or we dont go. Ive had arguements with people in my boat that dont want to wear one but bottom line is, Im the captain of my boat and when your in it, you do as I say. I feel for the family of this life long "professional" guide, but, he made one tragic mistake, maybe 2. No life jacket even for clients and 2, no belt on his waders on a river that can take you anytime your on it.
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