You never know when nature calls... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chuck D · 02-15-2013, 10:55 PM

Today I had a special opportunity save the life of another mammal in need. Around 9 am I noticed a baby dolphin alone with no mother. This made me a little curious. This dolphin kept surfacing every minute or so as well. I put away my gear and attempted to get closer to see what was wrong with him. It seems he had been tangled up badly with a large clump of fishing line. After multiple attempts to pedal up to him and free him myself I made the call to Sea World Rescue to aid in the rescue attempt. They advised me to follow him until they arrived which I gladly did. After a little over an hour of trailing the dolphin they arrived and saved this little guys life. It took me a while to figure out who to call so if you ever need assistance keep this number in your phone 800-541-7325. I had the chance to save a life and made the call. With out assistance he most likely would have died. A life changing experience for sure. You will never know what you will get! No YT, but I wouldn't trade today's fishing experience for a YT any day of the week. Happy trails little guy!

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21221774/d...clipId=8400279

Thanks for all the wonderful responses everyone, it was truly a special day. I made a video just for memory sake and for my classroom if you want to watch it. Tight lines all!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpxv...ature=youtu.be

catchnfish · 02-15-2013, 10:58 PM

That's crazy, good for you

theluckypig · 02-15-2013, 11:05 PM

yaker81 · 02-15-2013, 11:13 PM

Awsome!!!

silentsmell · 02-15-2013, 11:32 PM

going to add that number to my phone.

Cbad Mike · 02-15-2013, 11:55 PM

Way to go. Thanks!
I spend a lot of time watching those beautiful creatures and feeling lucky to be able to witness nature the way we do while fishing.
I would have been right there with you.
Thanks again,
Mike

FlyFishinYakr · 02-16-2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yaker81

Awsome!!!

DITTO!!!

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Thanks for posting the #. Hope I get to use it sometime.
Karma is a wonderful thing, who knows, one of these days he'll be with a pack that will lead you to some tuna or dorado!

FFY.
I'm a sucker for these types of events!

roby · 02-16-2013, 05:12 AM

You're famous!!

You deserve a nice big fish on your next time out....

steveooo · 02-15-2013, 11:29 PM

Atta boy Chuck.

Cool story, and I'm glad you had the opportunity to help out a fellow fish hunter in need.

I always view porpoise on the paddle out as a good luck sign. They have lead me to the fish more than once, even when the conditions or opportunity were not good. I'm sure karma took a few notes today

Jimmyz123 · 02-16-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck D

Today I had a special opportunity save the life of another mammal in need. Around 9 am I noticed a baby dolphin alone with no mother. This made me a little curious. This dolphin kept surfacing every minute or so as well. I put away my gear and attempted to get closer to see what was wrong with him. It seems he had been tangled up badly with a large clump of fishing line. After multiple attempts to pedal up to him and free him myself I made the call to Sea World Rescue to aid in the rescue attempt. They advised me to follow him until they arrived which I gladly did. After a little over an hour of trailing the dolphin they arrived and saved this little guys life. It took me a while to figure out who to call so if you ever need assistance keep this number in your phone 800-541-7325. I had the chance to save a life and made the call. With out assistance he most likely would have died. A life changing experience for sure. You will never know what you will get! No YT, but I wouldn't trade today's fishing experience for a YT any day of the week. Happy trails little guy!

http://www.cbs8.com/story/21221774/d...clipId=8400279

Great report. Sea Worlds rescue teams work fast and don't give a lot of grief. I once called them for a baby harbor seal that was left alone back in 1993 and they were onsite in less than 20 minutes to rescue the little guy.

Good on you Chuck for doing what you did.

Ggiannig89 · 02-16-2013, 08:18 AM

Wow that must have been a really cool experience

Necron 99 · 02-16-2013, 08:21 AM

Saw it on the news last night. Was that you in the kayak that it showed?

finyak · 02-16-2013, 09:10 AM

I see a fat YT in your future!!

Redeyejedi · 02-16-2013, 09:50 AM

fantasticly epic story!
thanks for that!

please share with those that view hunters as inhumane, whereas most of us do indeed revere all life as shown perfectly here, we also must not let the bad apples overshadow the voice as actions such as this speak volumes.
thanks again

Loudog · 02-16-2013, 10:12 AM

Awesome....!

sanjuancapokayak · 02-16-2013, 09:54 PM

Way to go Chuck! , you saved the dolphin! Put the phone # in my phone as well.
Bryan

02-15-2013, 10:55 PM	#1
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	You never know when nature calls... Today I had a special opportunity save the life of another mammal in need. Around 9 am I noticed a baby dolphin alone with no mother. This made me a little curious. This dolphin kept surfacing every minute or so as well. I put away my gear and attempted to get closer to see what was wrong with him. It seems he had been tangled up badly with a large clump of fishing line. After multiple attempts to pedal up to him and free him myself I made the call to Sea World Rescue to aid in the rescue attempt. They advised me to follow him until they arrived which I gladly did. After a little over an hour of trailing the dolphin they arrived and saved this little guys life. It took me a while to figure out who to call so if you ever need assistance keep this number in your phone 800-541-7325. I had the chance to save a life and made the call. With out assistance he most likely would have died. A life changing experience for sure. You will never know what you will get! No YT, but I wouldn't trade today's fishing experience for a YT any day of the week. Happy trails little guy! http://www.cbs8.com/story/21221774/d...clipId=8400279 Thanks for all the wonderful responses everyone, it was truly a special day. I made a video just for memory sake and for my classroom if you want to watch it. Tight lines all!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpxv...ature=youtu.be Last edited by Chuck D; 02-17-2013 at 08:58 PM.

02-15-2013, 10:58 PM	#2
catchnfish Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victorville, Ca Posts: 83	That's crazy, good for you

02-15-2013, 11:05 PM	#3
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694

02-15-2013, 11:13 PM	#4
yaker81 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SD Posts: 65	Awsome!!!

02-15-2013, 11:32 PM	#5
silentsmell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	going to add that number to my phone.

02-15-2013, 11:55 PM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Way to go. Thanks! I spend a lot of time watching those beautiful creatures and feeling lucky to be able to witness nature the way we do while fishing. I would have been right there with you. Thanks again, Mike

02-16-2013, 05:12 AM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	You're famous!! You deserve a nice big fish on your next time out....

02-15-2013, 11:29 PM	#9
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Atta boy Chuck. Cool story, and I'm glad you had the opportunity to help out a fellow fish hunter in need. I always view porpoise on the paddle out as a good luck sign. They have lead me to the fish more than once, even when the conditions or opportunity were not good. I'm sure karma took a few notes today

02-16-2013, 08:18 AM	#11
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Wow that must have been a really cool experience

02-16-2013, 08:21 AM	#12
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Saw it on the news last night. Was that you in the kayak that it showed?

02-16-2013, 09:10 AM	#13
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	I see a fat YT in your future!!

02-16-2013, 09:50 AM	#14
Redeyejedi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westside Posts: 141	fantasticly epic story! thanks for that! please share with those that view hunters as inhumane, whereas most of us do indeed revere all life as shown perfectly here, we also must not let the bad apples overshadow the voice as actions such as this speak volumes. thanks again

02-16-2013, 10:12 AM	#15
Loudog Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	Awesome....!

02-16-2013, 09:54 PM	#16
sanjuancapokayak Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Juan Capistrano Posts: 69	Way to go Chuck! , you saved the dolphin! Put the phone # in my phone as well. Bryan