Boat Rescue in Packery Channel

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Story Created: Sep 14, 2008 at 5:48 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 14, 2008 at 6:16 PM CST

September 14, 2008

 4 people are recovering after their boat capsized in the Packery Channel.  Emergency crews and the US Coast Guard responded to the scene.  Bystanders helped pull the four men to the rocks.  The men were taken to the hospital to get checked out for gashes, and possible broken bones.  The boat was overcome by seas of 5 to 7 feet.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:22 PM Eric Gonzalez wrote ...

It was a miracle that I was there to help with a strong arm to help that gentleman. God was with us both. Sincerely, Mr. Eric Gonzalez (361)205-0796

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Monday, Sep 15 at 7:56 AM Crissy Villarreal wrote ...

That gentelman that you resecued was my dad, Richard Trevino. Our entire family is beyond grateful for you and that strong arm. God Bless you, The Entire Trevino Family

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Monday, Sep 15 at 10:20 AM LYDIA ELIZONDO wrote ...

THANK GOD YOU ARE ALL OK..AND THAT MAN WAS THERE TO HELP...

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Thursday, Sep 18 at 4:56 PM Skipper Williams wrote ...

To the rescureer, The most sincere thanks from all of retired San Antonio Firefighters. You saved the life of a man that over his 38 years as a SAFD firefigher has save countless lives. hank you again

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Sunday, Sep 21 at 5:02 PM Richard L. Watson, Ph.D., P.G. wrote ...

In 1997 I wrote an article for Corpus Christi Lawyer Magazine predicting that Packery Channel would be very dangerous and boats would be wrecked due to dangerous surf in the entrance. You can find the article here: http://packery.com/rwatson/packery/cclawyer.htm

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Sunday, Sep 21 at 8:00 PM Richard L. Watson, Ph.D., P.G. wrote ...

The website that I cited in the previous post had a name wider than this column. Here is a link that has been shortened. http://tinyurl.com/3ebm5q

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 7:39 PM Henry Trevino wrote ...

I share my experience with all boaters that use the channel to enter the Gulf. The water was very calm. The Gulf waters were also calm. As we entered the mouth of the channel the waves got higher.Before we realized it we were in the middle of large waves. The boat was rising and droping a about a 45 degree angle. Waves washed over the boat. We decided to turn around. A wave hit us broadside and turned us over. I urge extreme caution when going into this area. This is not a place for children.

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Wednesday, Sep 24 at 7:00 AM Henry Trevino wrote ...

I would like to thank all the people that helped us while we were in the water. Thank you for your encouragement while we were in the water and for your concern with our injuries. All four of us are stell nursing our scrapes, cuts, aches and pains. Otherwise, we are all very thankful to be alive. God was on our side and he had a lot of very good people helping him. Bless you all.

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