Body of fisherman found near Albany
Submitted by scottbec on Sat, 2010-05-08 12:32
From news.com.au - (Perth Now). pretty sad news.
Body of fisherman found near Albany
THE body of a 40-year-old Morley man has been recovered after he was swept off rocks on Salmon Hole Beach near Albany just before 7am this morning.
Other fishermen on the rocks made the emergency call after the man was reportedly hit with a king wave and swept out to sea.
Police arrived at the scene at about 7.15am, where the man's deceased body had washed ashore.
Police spokesman, Greg Lambert, said the "tragic incident highlights the dangers of rock fishing.
Faulkner Family
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not good at all. that area
not good at all. that area is a dangerous spot and people forget to keep an eye on whats happening out at sea
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
carnarvonite
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Salmon holes
Have fished there before and can be a very dangerous spot for the unwary.
Its never a good feeling when one hears of someone being lost to the sea either from landbased or boats
bloodydex
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That's a tragedy Condolences
That's a tragedy
Condolences to the family
bod
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almost every year
not to take anything away from the sadness of an unnecessary death -
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/deadliest-catch-salmon-holes-albany
Tony Halliday
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sad day for a family, to
sad day for a family, to loose a father and husband on a fishing trip.
Tony
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out wide
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Have fish on that ledge
and its super dangerous. Unfortunately this will not be the last tragedy at the salmon holes.
roberta
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Very sad indeed
whether you are in a boat or land based, the ocean is a b^%$ch. RIP
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sea-kem
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Condolences to all
Condolences to all concerned. Just goes to show that we must respect the ocean at all times.
Love the West!
Jack Dawson
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I have it on good authority
I have it on good authority that the man was actually washed off the beach (not rocks) while concentrating on his fishing gear! He must have been super unlucky.
Commiserations.
scottbec
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off the beach
That doesnt at all surprise me. I have heard stories of king waves (which I understand to be a surge of water not an actuall wave) rolling cars on some beaches down here in Albany many years ago.
bloodydex
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I've heard the same scottbec
I've heard the same scottbec (about the king waves)
Can anyone who has seen one confirm this?
carnarvonite
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Paper
was in the paper that he was washed off the rocks not the beach
tailor marc
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R.I.P This is my biggest
R.I.P This is my biggest fear while rockfishing
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Indiana
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Personal PFD's
Very sad to loose another life down on the south coast.
A PFD for rock fisherman is a must in my opinion .
" IF YOUR NOT GOING TO EAT IT ......PUT IT BACK WHERE YOU CAUGHT IT"
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I have a Reapercheater PDF,
I have a Reapercheater PDF, it fits like a rashie and will save me the day I need it, as long as I'm wearing it.
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http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s1211418.htm
as seen on New Inventors,
best money I ever spent on shore fishin!
Tony Halliday: ~Meals on Reels ~
It takes a strong fish to swim against the current. Even a dead one can float with it
"It is always in season for old men to learn." Aeschylus (525-456 BC)
"In a mad world only the mad are sane." Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998)
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Yep best $180 i ever spend
Yep best $180 i ever spend was my pfd. Hope i never have to use it though
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