Heroic Fishermen Rescue Fellow Fisherman in Distress
The Rescue
Two fishermen from Nantucket, an island in Massachusetts, made a life-saving catch this weekend, saving a frantic fellow fisherman clinging to what was left of his capsized boat.
The Discovery
Joe Thormay and Nick Whitbeck were out on the water Saturday afternoon, testing some lures for their company, Island X Lures. As they scanned the horizon, they noticed something unusual. "I sort of saw out of the corner of my eye, something a little unusual," said Thormay. "At first, I thought it was maybe, like, a dead whale."
The Rescue Mission
As they got a better look, they realized it was a person waving frantically on top of an overturned vessel. "We were sort of both looking, and then that is when we realized there is somebody waving sort of frantically on top of what happened to be an overturned vessel," Whitbeck said. The two fishermen packed up as fast as they could and raced to the fisherman in distress.
A Close Call
"It was scary at first, that we got there, and he later told us that he had been out there for an hour, and he had also had three boats go by, when he couldn’t get any of their attention," Whitbeck added. "That’s when it kind of hit how lucky this situation was, that we were able to get to him."
The Aftermath
Working together, the two fishermen were able to get close to the fisherman’s boat and throw him a lifejacket. Thormay, who used to be in the Coast Guard, also called for more help. The two say they are so thankful they were in the right place at the right time.
The Good News
They connected with the wife of the fisherman on Sunday and learned he is doing great. They added that his boat is in the shop, and they hope to see him back on the water very soon.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared and aware of the dangers of the sea. Luckily, Thormay and Whitbeck were in the right place at the right time to make a difference. As Thormay said, "We are very thankful that he’s able to be on dry land and everything worked out well."
FAQs
Q: How did the fishermen come to be in the right place at the right time?
A: According to Thormay, they were in the right place due to their regular fishing trips, which allowed them to be close enough to the distressed fisherman to respond quickly.
Q: What was the fisherman’s condition when the fishermen arrived?
A: The fisherman was rescued wearing a lifejacket, but shaken and tired from being in the water for an hour.
Q: What happened to the fisherman’s boat?
A: The boat is currently in the shop, and the fisherman is expected to be back on the water soon.
