http://www.naztoday.com/news/top-stories/2010/02/stranded-rafters-rescued-in-grand-canyon/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.naztoday.com/news/top-stories/2010/02/stranded-rafters-rescued-in-grand-canyon/comment-page-1/#comment-568 Diane Sparks Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:20:10 +0000 http://www.naztoday.com/?p=10086#comment-568 In response to Eric Albert's comment: My son was at the oars on Crystal and was thrown out of the boat when it tipped on its side at the hole. He was neither lax, nor had a false sense of security, for he was "swimming" (as was one of the oars) and, therefore, could not avoid the rock garden. I, too, have been through Crystal Rapids and still can remember its ferocity and the technical difficulty in mastering a safe passage through it. So when I got the news of his mishap, I was shaken. But you are absolutely right about the wonderful job NPS rescue crews perform. My heartfelt appreciation to them. Also, my son had participated in many a land rescue and/or recovery while working for NPS at the Grand Canyon. This time he got to experience it from a different viewpoint. Yes, they are, indeed, the "best in the world"! Thank you, thank you, thank you NPS rescuers for a job well done!!! East Glacier Park, Montana In response to Eric Albert’s comment:
My son was at the oars on Crystal and was thrown out of the boat when it tipped on its side at the hole. He was neither lax, nor had a false sense of security, for he was “swimming” (as was one of the oars) and, therefore, could not avoid the rock garden. I, too, have been through Crystal Rapids and still can remember its ferocity and the technical difficulty in mastering a safe passage through it. So when I got the news of his mishap, I was shaken. But you are absolutely right about the wonderful job NPS rescue crews perform. My heartfelt appreciation to them. Also, my son had participated in many a land rescue and/or recovery while working for NPS at the Grand Canyon. This time he got to experience it from a different viewpoint. Yes, they are, indeed, the “best in the world”! Thank you, thank you, thank you NPS rescuers for a job well done!!! East Glacier Park, Montana

]]> http://www.naztoday.com/news/top-stories/2010/02/stranded-rafters-rescued-in-grand-canyon/comment-page-1/#comment-562 Eric Albert Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:21:58 +0000 http://www.naztoday.com/?p=10086#comment-562 This is a perfect example of professional service, critical thinking, and execution. Haven done the tip in 2008, we experienced the same issue with one of our 18 footers. It certainly is easy to get lax after passing the 'big hole' on Crystal which gives a very false sense of security. You really need to travel far right or far left ...RIGHT AWAY! So haven gone through the same experience, I can admire the difficulty for the crews, as well as the rescuers. If anyone ever complains about the "process" or the "cost", this is what your money goes too! The crews at the NPS are by far the best in the world at what they do. I am a firefighter, flight paramedic, and swiftwater rescue instructor, and I tip my hat off to those who dedicate their energies into providing a safe experience for the travelers of the Canyon! You guys and gals have a thankless job, as do I and reading stories like these only affirm the appreciation for your service and your dedication to the job. Heck, it's the best job in the world right? Kudos to the NPS, and to the trip leader in making the call for assistance. Knowing what you can and cannot do is really the challenge, so good on ya. Cheers, Eric Albert Red Deer, Alberta Canada. This is a perfect example of professional service, critical thinking, and execution. Haven done the tip in 2008, we experienced the same issue with one of our 18 footers. It certainly is easy to get lax after passing the ‘big hole’ on Crystal which gives a very false sense of security. You really need to travel far right or far left …RIGHT AWAY! So haven gone through the same experience, I can admire the difficulty for the crews, as well as the rescuers. If anyone ever complains about the “process” or the “cost”, this is what your money goes too! The crews at the NPS are by far the best in the world at what they do. I am a firefighter, flight paramedic, and swiftwater rescue instructor, and I tip my hat off to those who dedicate their energies into providing a safe experience for the travelers of the Canyon! You guys and gals have a thankless job, as do I and reading stories like these only affirm the appreciation for your service and your dedication to the job. Heck, it’s the best job in the world right? Kudos to the NPS, and to the trip leader in making the call for assistance. Knowing what you can and cannot do is really the challenge, so good on ya. Cheers, Eric Albert Red Deer, Alberta Canada.

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