Cautionary Tale - I found a dead angler in the SolDuc this morning

[Buzzy]

Thomas,
Thanks for sharing, it's certainly a reminder of dangers that I think we all too often put aside. Best wishes to you and your friend for a speedy return to normal.

 

[ThomasM]

Sorry you had that day.
Joe was a great guy ... a great dad ... and a great husband. I'm heartbroken for his wife and 2 kids.

Damn, I figured that would be the case. If you or anyone else that knew Joe has a chance to convey my heartfelt condolences to the family, it'd be much appreciated.

Thomas

 

[Sam Roffe]

So sad.

 

[LBL]

Hey,
I live in PA boat every section from Salmon C down very regularly. What section was this on? Where’s the log jam, do you know? Feel free to PM if you would rather. I have a story about the undocumented guy who died maybe 10 yrs ago up near Heckelsville.

 

[JACKspASS]

Incredibly sad news, being a Steelheader this kind of thing really hits home. I remember him when we had season tickets to UW, he was infamous for never calling a fair catch and was involved in some great plays, RIP Joe

 

[ThomasM]

Hey,
I live in PA boat every section from Salmon C down very regularly. What section was this on? Where’s the log jam, do you know? Feel free to PM if you would rather. I have a story about the undocumented guy who died maybe 10 yrs ago up near Heckelsville.

I heard from my neighbor that the boat was found just below Hillstrom. We found the deceased in the flat below the lower Tumbling Rapids bridge.

 

[Banned user]

I am so sorry for the deceased's family, and for you to have to come upon him. Good to hear about the quick and professional behavior of the rescue team.

There is a similar scene in "The River Why," David James Duncan's first book.

 

[Leland Miyawaki]

Popular former Washington football player Joe Jarzynka found dead on Sol Duc River

Joe Jarzynka, who went from little-known walk-on to one of the most popular Washington football players of the 1990s — or any era — has died, according to reports.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[Salmo_g]

Little Joe Jarzynka!! Oh no, this is tragic. Joe was a Husky walk-on fan favorite. Condolences to Joe's family and friends. RIP Joe.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

RIP Joe.....

 

[Mossback]

Sad story.
Good guy by all accounts, used to banter a bit online years ago with him about flys, and of course football.
Rip...

 

[Bob Rankin]

Very sorry to hear this. Best of wishes.

 

[Dr. Magill]

Sad story.
Good guy by all accounts, used to banter a bit online years ago with him about flys, and of course football.
Rip...

Yeah
Me too I think it was Facebook
Not sure
Might have been WFF

 

[dep]

thanks for sharing and taking care of an unfortunate incident. I'm sure that was hard.
I too am making more efforts to be safer. as we get older we lose our strength and stamina and we need to know when to say when.
I wore my like jacket yesterday while on my pontoon.
very sad

 

[Wadin' Boot]

Sad news, for all involved. Love my lifejacket, would hope it loves me back should I need it.

 

[Ernie]

I am saddened to read that you and your buddy came across a deceased body, what a tragedy. RIP Joe

 

[Dr. Magill]

My life jacket has saved my ass
I’m fortunate

 

[adamcu280]

Talk it through with your friends, partner, and especially professional therapist!
These are the things that are helping me through my recent brush with death. It's a long journey with lots to unpack and heal from. Good luck!

 

[Jeff Dodd]

Thomas
I am sorry you and your friend discovered this tragedy.

As bad as I feel for all involved, it’s a silver lining that Joe was found and the grieving/healing can begin for his family and friends.

So sad a local fisherman and family man was lost to accidental drowning.

 

[Mike Monsos]

Terrible loss and such a sad story. Sorry you had to be the first on the accident.