Joe OBN in detecting accident, prayers!

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Good to hear that OBN is alright-get well-a wake up call for most of us-regardless if it's just land or water.
 

Prayers for a speedy recovery OBN you are an inspiration for us older dudes. Prayers do wonders. I had a 50/50 chance of surviving multiple blood clots on both lungs that landed me in the Hospital Dec. 23 to Dec.28. I was alone due to covid and scared. The Dr. suggested that I say good bye to my wife over cell phone and I prayed and asked for Gods help. By the Grace of God I survived and I am so thankful to be alive.
 

Hope this cheers you up a bit, Joe. You made page 4 of the print edition of the Bay Bulletin (chesapeakebaymagazine.com/baybulletin) - ahead of the state record flathead catfish on p. 8. This is the free "Bay Weekly" paper you see at the grocery store exits And you remain anonymous in the news that I've seen.
 

Thanks for the update glad to hear he's on the mend
 

Blak bart. Extremely well said my friend thank you again for sharing with us..
 

Megalodon I also wish Joe a quick recovery ..Im not familiar with a flotation device can it be used wearing chest waders
 

billb said:
Megalodon I also wish Joe a quick recovery ..Im not familiar with a flotation device can it be used wearing chest waders
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As long as you can get your hand inside the waders to pull the rip cord.

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Bass Pro Shops A/M 24 Auto/Manual Inflatable Life Vest | Bass Pro Shops
 

Always good to plan ahead and to have a plan out. He obviously was prepared for the worst and with his yrs of experience, probably what saved him. I know he always uses a floating sifter in deep water which can also be used as an emergency floatation. One of those noodles can keep a 200lb man afloat. OBN and Chicago Ron inspired me to make one. I feel much safer having one out in deep water
 

I was wrong a pool noodle, depending on thickness can float 250lbs. So guys if you make a sifter use the whole pool noodle not cut in half and then you have a floatation device if you get into a jam. ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1610986173.758682.jpg
 

I guess about 5 years ago now, Joe came down to meet Indian Steve & I. One of the nicest people on TNet. We went out to one of our spots and invited him in the water, but he chose to just watch us and let us keep our finds!!!

Joe doesn't really need a detector - he vacuums the finds off the sand :)
 

Hope you're doing well Joe. Remember it will all still be there in April and May. Wishing you quick recovery !
 

I did get a text from him, he is home and has been home a few days now.
 

Best wishes for Joe (OBN), and a speedy recovery !!
 

Many Thanks for the Prays, well wishes and kind words.

I have to say It was a miracle to make it thru this one. And the big saver was the floating sifter and the lord. I stepped into a deep hole about 500 foot off shore, never touched bottom but my drysuit had air in it so I came back up, but full body...head to toes.. floating. Since all got me by surprise my lungs took in a lot of water. Disoriented, I tried to paddy in but was unable, after about ten minutes I started yelling for help. Luckily, I was heard and help came. The bad was I had a doning tube coming out of my neck seal, {used to let the air out of the drysuit} it was slowly allowing cold water to come in. If I had not had the sifter to keep my shoulders and head on I would have slowly went under. I did not have a life preserver on but figured the suit would save me, in away it did but with the air in the suit being equal from head to toe all I could do was float, unable to get my feet back on the bottom.

I have made a few resolutions on this, Always wear a Manual inflate life jacket when doing reconn of unchartered or deep areas in the water, and staying out of the water once it goes below 50F. If I were wearing a wetsuit this time or my drysuit with out the Muck boots which hold air, I would had been fine. But with the extreme coldwater drysuit i see now it is totally unsafe.

Right now I feel good and the only issue seems to be getting back my endurance. Something I hope will come back in time. I still love the hobby but will be taking a vacation from detecting, not sure how long for I can hear the beach calling me now.

Please be safe in your adventures ..Thanks to everyone again,....Joe
 

OBN said:
Many Thanks for the Prays, well wishes and kind words.

I have to say It was a miracle to make it thru this one. And the big saver was the floating sifter and the lord. I stepped into a deep hole about 500 foot off shore, never touched bottom but my drysuit had air in it so I came back up, but full body...head to toes.. floating. Since all got me by surprise my lungs took in a lot of water. Disoriented, I tried to paddy in but was unable, after about ten minutes I started yelling for help. Luckily, I was heard and help came. The bad was I had a doning tube coming out of my neck seal, {used to let the air out of the drysuit} it was slowly allowing cold water to come in. If I had not had the sifter to keep my shoulders and head on I would have slowly went under. I did not have a life preserver on but figured the suit would save me, in away it did but with the air in the suit being equal from head to toe all I could do was float, unable to get my feet back on the bottom.

I have made a few resolutions on this, Always wear a Manual inflate life jacket when doing reconn of unchartered or deep areas in the water, and staying out of the water once it goes below 50F. If I were wearing a wetsuit this time or my drysuit with out the Muck boots which hold air, I would had been fine. But with the extreme coldwater drysuit i see now it is totally unsafe.

Right now I feel good and the only issue seems to be getting back my endurance. Something I hope will come back in time. I still love the hobby but will be taking a vacation from detecting, not sure how long for I can hear the beach calling me now.

Please be safe in your adventures ..Thanks to everyone again,....Joe
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Really good to hear you are on the mend Joe. Thanks for letting us all know what happened! Look forward to your next gold find picture!!!

Dave
 

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