Too many people on a watercraft is dangerous

[Havazoo]

Yesterday was a good example of too many people on a watercraft can be a disaster. The video shows a Pontoon rolling over trapping several occupants under water. As other boaters flew by two young men Riley Shiroke and Garrett Klasna jumped in and pulled several out from under the boat. These people were very lucky as these two brave young men are both experienced watermen from San Clemente Ca. Again had it not been for these two brave young men there would have been several drown. Moral to the story, don’t over load you boat because you’re not always going to be lucky as these people were thanks to Riley and Garrett

 

[monkeyswrench]

Sadly, many people will scoff at the operator of the toon. If they were above capacity, definitely an issue. If a toon was taking water, should find a beach quick.

That said...the focus should be on the two young men. Action over inaction surely saved lives. The video ends, probably because they "went to work".

Disturbed has a song, "In Another Time":

"In another time, when we weren't so blind
When the world was more
Than what we see online
When we actually lived instead of watching life
In another time, in another time"

Major respect for anyone willing to risk themselves to help others

 

[Havazoo]

Need more young men like these guys

 

[DWC]

Yesterday was a good example of too many people on a watercraft can be a disaster. The video shows a Pontoon rolling over trapping several occupants under water. As other boaters flew by two young men Riley Shiroke and Garrett Kalsna jumped in and pulled several out from under the boat. These people were very lucky as these two brave young men are both experienced watermen from San Clemente Ca. Again had it not been for these two brave young men there would have been several drown. Moral to the story, don’t over load you boat because you’re not always going to be lucky as these people were thanks to Riley and Garrett

That’s insane. Glad everything turned out fine.

 

[evantwheeler]

Jezus. So many questions.

Everyone made it out safe?

 

[ChumpChange]

Wow

 

[Happy Smitty]

We came around the corner just after it happened. Glad to hear everyone is okay. I've had my share of oh shit moments. It happens real quick. Always good to have respect for the boat, water and people around you.

 

[crzy2bealive]

This is why I keep a pair of fins and goggles on the boat for emergencies

 

[Deckin Around]

As soon as those people hit the water I'd be 180 pronto with my crew pulling life vests out to toss.....definitely not just filming. Thank god for those 2 guys

 

[FlyByWire]

Video of it being uprighted;

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[Wilsonconstruction]

Yesterday was a good example of too many people on a watercraft can be a disaster. The video shows a Pontoon rolling over trapping several occupants under water. As other boaters flew by two young men Riley Shiroke and Garrett Klasna jumped in and pulled several out from under the boat. These people were very lucky as these two brave young men are both experienced watermen from San Clemente Ca. Again had it not been for these two brave young men there would have been several drown. Moral to the story, don’t over load you boat because you’re not always going to be lucky as these people were thanks to Riley and Garrett

There were 2 girls trapped under the boat near the helm. I went in and got them out. There were a couple of young men outside the boat helping. While I was under the boat somebody did yank on my leg as if to attempted to pull me sideways under the toon. Sketchy. The cushions had flipped over and were blocking the way towards the front railing door. I was able to flip the very front one over but I had to pull the girls one at a time under the others. There was about 5-6” of space between the floor and the water when I got in there and nearly no space when I got the last girl out.

 

[Wilsonconstruction]

There were 2 girls trapped under the boat near the helm. I went in and got them out. There were a couple of young men outside the boat helping. While I was under the boat somebody did yank on my leg as if to attempted to pull me sideways under the toon. Sketchy. The cushions had flipped over and were blocking the way towards the front railing door. I was able to flip the very front one over but I had to pull the girls one at a time under the others. There was about 5-6” of space between the floor and the water when I got in there and nearly no space when I got the last girl out.

At the end of it I had 7 of the 14 on my boat.

 

[Wave Hi]

There were 2 girls trapped under the boat near the helm. I went in and got them out. There were a couple of young men outside the boat helping. While I was under the boat somebody did yank on my leg as if to attempted to pull me sideways under the toon. Sketchy. The cushions had flipped over and were blocking the way towards the front railing door. I was able to flip the very front one over but I had to pull the girls one at a time under the others. There was about 5-6” of space between the floor and the water when I got in there and nearly no space when I got the last girl out.

You definitely win the award for the bravest " New Member " introduction I have seen on here. Great job and welcome aboard.

 

[Wilsonconstruction]

You definitely win the award for the bravest " New Member " introduction I have seen on here. Great job and welcome aboard.

54 year olds can save people too.

 

[Aces & Eights]

Life saver there, big props to you and everyone else who helped out.

 

[Tank]

I dig the look and party potential of those double decker toons but they are top heavy as a mo fo. Don’t even understand how their CG approved to operate frankly.

Glad no one was hurt. Scary shit. Especially when you’re partying a few cocktails in riding down the lake care free and chillin the most, next thing you know boats upside down on top of you. Sketch.

 

[C-Ya]

This thread reminded me of this story 2 years ago.

Basically it’s an overloaded rental boat, that capsizes in inlet with 13 aboard. A Good Samaritan with years of boating experience jumps in to help. He ends up saving everyone, only to get crushed between a tour boat and another large vessel. Killing him.

Here is the news coverage of the incident.

 

[liquid addiction]

Video of it being uprighted;

Boat Life Havasu on Instagram: "Havasu Memorial Weekend #topock #topockgorge @thequalifiedcaptain @towboatu.s.lakehavasu 👍"

12K likes, 312 comments - boatlifehavasu on May 26, 2024: "Havasu Memorial Weekend #topock #topockgorge @thequalifiedcaptain @towboatu.s.lakehavasu 👍". Get, it, boys, Yay, Ho

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This is the video that gets me. Sheriff boat and a couple recovery boats working to right that thing. Meanwhile there are some big ass boats blowing right by. WTF happened to no wake near shit like that? SMH

 

[WYRD]

54 year olds can save people too.

Here's you Mr. Save a Fellow Boater Guy

 

[YeahYeah01]

At the end of it I had 7 of the 14 on my boat.

Great job brother!!

 

[Wilsonconstruction]

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Here's you Mr. Save a Fellow Boater Guy

Man I wish that was my Wilson construction. I’m just a little guy out of the OC. Looks cool though thank you.

 

[zbudman]

I can’t imagine doing that with the current.

 

[rivermobster]

There were 2 girls trapped under the boat near the helm. I went in and got them out. There were a couple of young men outside the boat helping. While I was under the boat somebody did yank on my leg as if to attempted to pull me sideways under the toon. Sketchy. The cushions had flipped over and were blocking the way towards the front railing door. I was able to flip the very front one over but I had to pull the girls one at a time under the others. There was about 5-6” of space between the floor and the water when I got in there and nearly no space when I got the last girl out.

 

[WYRD]

Man I wish that was my Wilson construction. I’m just a little guy out of the OC. Looks cool though thank you.

here's to you nonetheless sir to a job well done

 

[Orange Juice]

It appears instead of pulling the throttles, they trimmed up and tried to power through a 180 degree turn…. In Memorial Day boat traffic.

Hope they paid for insurance.

 

[Jay Dub]

Man I wish that was my Wilson construction. I’m just a little guy out of the OC. Looks cool though thank you.

well done Sir. God Bless

 

[wzuber]

There were 2 girls trapped under the boat near the helm. I went in and got them out. There were a couple of young men outside the boat helping. While I was under the boat somebody did yank on my leg as if to attempted to pull me sideways under the toon. Sketchy. The cushions had flipped over and were blocking the way towards the front railing door. I was able to flip the very front one over but I had to pull the girls one at a time under the others. There was about 5-6” of space between the floor and the water when I got in there and nearly no space when I got the last girl out.

That's awesome bravery bud....
How old were the girls you rescued?
How did you keep them calm and following your lead?

 

[GETBOATS]

Thats just incredible, thinking fast and acting!!! Saved lives for sure. Maybe this type of incident will knock some sense in the Patrol poeple claiming to have our safety in mind. I can find a dozen overloaded boats every weekend. One with that type of structure coupled with some wind and over it goes.

Had a neighbor in Parker get caught in some currents above the rock pile in a pontoon where water actually got above the deck and held them for a fews seconds before he could power out of it.

 

[Wilsonconstruction]

That's awesome bravery bud....
How old were the girls you rescued?
How did you keep them calm and following your lead?

When I got to them I just told them to stay calm and breathe. Said there was plenty of air and I was going to get them out. One at a time I had them hold there breath and pulled them under the debris and out. So many days at the motocross track with my kids helping down riders saying the same things.