Fishing with Cliff

Looks like the fish got another one. According to King5 News, the body of an unidentified fisherman was found Saturday morning at 9:30 in two feet of water along the Skykomish River.

GOLD BAR, Wash. – The body of a fisherman was found Saturday morning in the Skykomish River near Gold Bar in Snohomish County.

Sheriff’s spokeswoman Rebecca Hover says the body was discovered about 9:30 a.m. in a couple feet of water, with his fishing pole nearby.

Investigators haven’t identified the man and it’s unclear how long he had been in the water. Hover says there were no signs of foul play.

I am going to wager a guess that he either had a heart attack and fell in, or slipped and cracked his nut on a rock, which would be really easy to do out there at Gold Bar, up around Reiter Ponds. Either way it really points out the dangers of fishing alone.  I know when I got out fishing I usually go with someone and try to keep them in sight at all times.  Even along the sandy shores, one slip can put you underwater.  If you go under and no one sees you go down, you are as good as gone.

Be smart out there people, stay safe and take a buddy fishing with you!