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    Default It can happen to anyone....

    http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/2-m...413548723.html

    I hope they find them, but I doubt they'll be alive when they do.
    Good reminder to wear a life jacket! Especially after dark.
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    What's the water temp this time of year?

    This doesn't look good for them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hunter63 View Post
    What's the water temp this time of year?
    about 45 degrees, (7 Celsius) is my guess...
    There ain't too many problems you can't fix with $500 or a 30-06.

    Him-"Whats the best knife for survival?"
    Me-"the one that's in your pocket."
    Him-"I don't have one in my pocket."
    Me-"Exactly."

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    Tough situation! Hopefully they made it to safety somewhere but it doesn't look good.

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    Update: They never found the guys.

    Here is a similar story with a happier ending.

    https://www.krbd.org/2017/03/03/plan...ries-reported/
    There ain't too many problems you can't fix with $500 or a 30-06.

    Him-"Whats the best knife for survival?"
    Me-"the one that's in your pocket."
    Him-"I don't have one in my pocket."
    Me-"Exactly."

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