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Originally Posted by Tishabet View Post
yes, back when I was 15. Swift water boating accident left a father and a son canoe duo capsized and stuck/pinned inside a "strainer" on the river. My friend (14) and I were first on the scene and able to get them out without becoming victims ourselves. Got to attend a dinner with Barbara Bush as well as various other awards and recognitions out of the deal.

+1 to instinct and not knowing how you pulled it off.
Not to hijack, but each time Grant posts to a thread I've also responded to, I'm reminded of this cartoon:
(If it's not obvious, I'll be playing the Charlie Brown character)
- but I'm always glad to see his infrequent posts and I'm happy to have shared some experiences with him.




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