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Updated: 10:33 AM Jul 9, 2008
Missing Kayaker Swims To Safety In Albemarle Sound
A missing kayaker has been found safe, a day after the Coast Guard spotted his overturned kayak in the Albemarle Sound. Click the full story to listen to the young man describe his harrowing experience. Posted: 4:04 AM Jul 8, 2008 |
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A missing kayaker has been found safe, a day after the Coast Guard spotted his overturned kayak in the Albemarle Sound.
Curtis Cooper fell out of his kayak on Monday. Search crews from the Elizabeth City Coast Guard Station found his boat, but not Cooper around 5:30 p.m. The Coast Guard says Cooper unsuccessfully tried to signal one of the helicopters which passed overhead.
The 19-year-old Richmond man then swam to the north side of the sound, walked to a nearby house where he called 911 around 3:20 Tuesday morning.
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Posted by: Cub Mom
on Jul 8, 2008 at 09:00 PM
I'm so glad the young man was found, but he neglected one of the most important boating safety guidelines: stay with the boat/kayak! Anyone contemplating an outing in the water should review safety rules prior to their trip.
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Posted by: Christian
Location: Plymouth
on Jul 8, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I would like to commend the Washington County Sheriff's Office, US Wildlife, US Coastguard, and numerous local residents for their combined efforts in an attempt to locate Curtis Cooper. I also want to commend the family who opened their door to a total stranger in the wee hours of the morning and saw that Curtis was delivered home safe and sound to his parents. Please recognize these people for what they truly are...angels.
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Posted by: Craig
Location: Richmond
on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I am Curtis' Step Dad--Thank God for the Coast Guard and the Washington County Police--they were all awesome and all of our friends at Blair Shores--He is fine after 12 hours in the water-- There is a GOD!!
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