Submitted by Doc_coletti t3_126x4oq in Maine
LSalty1986 t1_jee6xuu wrote
Reply to comment by NoShip7475 in Shellfish harvester drowned in Waldoboro last night by Doc_coletti
Remember the 50/50/50 Rule:
If you’re 50 yards from shore, and the water is below 50 degrees, you have a 50/50 chance of making it back alive.
Adventurous_Hour5475 t1_jeec10m wrote
Very good rule of thumb. Although in Maine in March, it’s probably more like 10% chance of survival. Always stay with the boat if you can
Doc_coletti OP t1_jeec8sg wrote
The boat sank
Adventurous_Hour5475 t1_jeeccv3 wrote
Stay if you can.
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