SilverDoctor Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Jeff was an experienced guide, please be careful out there the Bow is no longer the same river. Treat it with respect. He was a really nice guy, prayers go out to his family. ------------------- Global News http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/alberta/Canmore+drowns+after+being+swept+into+River/8696848/story.html http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/alberta/Canmore+drowns+after+being+swept+into+River/8696848/story.html A 59-year-old Canmore man died Monday afternoon after being swept into the fast-moving Bow River while attempting to retrieve a boat that was drifting away. According to witness accounts, the man was fishing with two other people on an island near the Bow River campground at around 4 p.m. when their boat moored nearby started to float away, said Sgt. Ryan Currie. The man jumped into the river to try to bring the boat back to shore, but ended up getting swept away. Campers in the area notified staff and called 911, and RCMP, parks staff, conservation officers and paramedics responded to the scene. But the man, who was found in the water about 500 metres downstream from the island, could not be saved. “When he was recovered, he was not moving,” Currie said. The exact cause of death has not been released but police suspect he drowned, said Currie, adding he had no contusions or injuries. Currie urged people to be careful around the banks and on the river as the waters are cold, deep and fast-moving, and have changed significantly since the June 20 deluge. “Even knowledge from previous years could have changed given what happened during the flood,” he said. The man’s name is not being released as police are still speaking with family and interviewing witnesses. cho@calgaryherald.com Quote
DaveJensen Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 For a few of the forum members who have questioned why the city had river accesses closed to use until recently. This was one of (if not the) the most experienced, long serving guides on the upper Bow. For the younger or newer or the old time fly fishers and guides, it happens in a flash. Take the extra second to think through the ramifications of your actions or decisions. Even taking a trip during a flood season or high water... question whether you should and be honest about your decisions... and consider the ramifications. It can happen to any of us. Think and be proactive, even if the answer becomes no. A boat doesn't = a good life... 2 Quote
albertatrout Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Sorry to hear that, thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Even the most experienced waders/boaters/fisherman will make a mistake from time to time, in this case it cost a life. Be careful out there everyone. 1 Quote
dutchie Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 very sad news , *hit can happen and go so wrong in a split second , cost this poor man his life , prayers to the family in this time of loss everyone take a second and do a double think on whats going down , no fish is worth taking a chance , Quote
fishinglibin Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Damn, the Bow is not to be messed with hi or low water. Thoughts out to the family, and bless him. PL Quote
RedBeard Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Terrifyingly close to home. Condolences and best wishes to his family, friends, and fishing partners. Quote
fishead Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 Very sad, I did a guided trip with Jeff on the upper bow a couple of years ago. He was a Good guy. Quote
Brookie Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 Jeff was a true angler in every respect. May you find good water wherever you are Jeff. God bless. Quote
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