The real danger of kayaking...

[Nhoj]

A man a few minutes from where I live was mauled by a beaver. I guess drowning isn't the real danger of kayaking
http://www.13wham.com/template/cgi-bin/archived.pl?type=basic&file=/news/features/top-stories/stories/archive/2014/06/VNJ2OrXK.xml#.VB30KGS9Kc1

[Smashie]

I thought that was a joke, but obviously not, beaver can get you into lots of trouble

[Nhoj]

I fish for trout and salmon in that creek and whitewater kayak too. I guess I have to look out for the beavers I occasionally see!

[AimlessWanderer]

I thought that was a joke, but obviously not, beaver can get you into lots of trouble

.... must .... refrain .... 

[enki_ck]

I thought that was a joke, but obviously not, beaver can get you into lots of trouble

.... must .... refrain .... 

[Grathr]

I thought that was a joke, but obviously not, beaver can get you into lots of trouble

.... must .... refrain .... 

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[ducttapetech]

Grrrrrr.......mmmmmmrrrrrrrrr...........trying not to comment................

Nate

[Nhoj]

MTO thread derailing initiate!

[jerseydevil]

"The beaver was upset for some reason, we don't know." 

Angry beavers are the worst kind...... 

[derekmac]

Canadian beavers are awesome eh!
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[jerseydevil]

Canadian beavers are awesome eh!

Has Def ever been attacked by a beaver, or does the pink kayak act as beaver repellent? 







That's as close as I can get to saying what I really want to type and still keep this family friendly...... 

[derekmac]

I don't think any beavers would go near his pink kayak!  We'll, maybe a sick one.
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[Grathr]

I have heard that flashing your pink kayak is a very effective beaver reppellent.


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[Breezy12]

I have heard that flashing your pink kayak is a very effective beaver reppellent.

 

 

I love this forum.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Beavers are in all the news lately following a number of attacks this year.  I attribute this largely to "new" kayakers and outdoors people.  Beavers are very dangerous animals, but are largely nocturnal.  If people are encountering them during the day, it's probably because they have been disturbed somehow.

I always give beaver dams a wide berth for just this reason.  They may not be overly aggressive, but let's face it, a 50+ pound animal with the ability to eat through a tree is not something you want to be on the bad side of.

As a kayaker I have to say this story is much more terrifying:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/03/kayakers-attacked-great-white-shark-off-plymouth/HkVyWsWwG6U4ZumAPuIBjN/story.html

Great Whites and Bull Sharks have always been fairly common around here, but studies are showing that their numbers are increasing.

Def

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[Gareth]

I have heard that flashing your pink kayak is a very effective beaver reppellent.

 

 

I love this forum.

 

[Gareth]

"Watch out, beavers can eat wood"?

[Gareth]

Beavers are in all the news lately following a number of attacks this year.  I attribute this largely to "new" kayakers and outdoors people.  Beavers are very dangerous animals, but are largely nocturnal.  If people are encountering them during the day, it's probably because they have been disturbed somehow.

I always give beaver dams a wide berth for just this reason.  They may not be overly aggressive, but let's face it, a 50+ pound animal with the ability to eat through a tree is not something you want to be on the bad side of.

As a kayaker I have to say this story is much more terrifying:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/03/kayakers-attacked-great-white-shark-off-plymouth/HkVyWsWwG6U4ZumAPuIBjN/story.html

Great Whites and Bull Sharks have always been fairly common around here, but studies are showing that their numbers are increasing.

Def

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Getting away from the innuendo for a sec, I have to say that's pretty scary.   Reminds me of that popular pic of a kayak being followed by a shark.

[comis]

I have heard that flashing your pink kayak is a very effective beaver reppellent.

 

 

I love this forum.

 


But seriously, I am so used to seeing Boss and Grathr peaceful and beautiful scenic, almost have forgotten there are fair share of animal attack dangers in the water. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Search for "kayak" and "shark" on YouTube and you'll see things going badly.  Smaller sharks hang around small boats like kayaks knowing that fish will be trapped by lines and be easy pickings.  Anglers often dangle their feet in the water for stability, and have to pull in really quick when a shark takes half their fish, right of the hook, and sometimes right out of their hands.

When I was in Florida a few years ago I was amazed by all of the nice little streams and lakes I saw in Orlando.  My first thought was "what a great place to kayak!". Then remembered what was in those lakes and streams and decided I'd be better off keeping my feet dry.

Every place has its perils.  The water alone is enough to kill you quickly without the help of animals!

Megan and I did see a rather large beaver a few weeks ago in a place I have kayaked many times.  I snapped a couple of pictures room a distance and left him the hell alone.

Def

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[zoidberg]

Every place has its perils.  The water alone is enough to kill you quickly without the help of animals!

So very true.  Makes me sad how often people underestimate, ignore or forget this. 

[Nhoj]

Once I stumbled upon a beaver lodge at the edge of a canal that has been abandoned for over 100 years. There was a beaver at it who didn't look to pleased with me there so I'm glad I left the area when it was acting defensive.

[AimlessWanderer]

Every place has its perils.  The water alone is enough to kill you quickly without the help of animals!

So very true.  Makes me sad how often people underestimate, ignore or forget this. 

Indeed. Ropes too! They're either you're best friend or worst enemy, and they don't care which

[zoidberg]

Every place has its perils.  The water alone is enough to kill you quickly without the help of animals!

So very true.  Makes me sad how often people underestimate, ignore or forget this. 

Indeed. Ropes too! They're either you're best friend or worst enemy, and they don't care which

Yup, I have scars to confirm that. 

[PTRSAK]

Can't really blame the shark.

I'd take a bite at either of them too 

[derekmac]

Can't really blame the shark.

I'd take a bite at either of them too 

[jerseydevil]

Jeez, yesterday making fun of beaver attacks, then late last night heard this.    The first fatal bear attack in NJ since 1852!  There are black bears all over the place in north Jersey, I saw one two weeks ago.  If you're hiking around here, assume that you'll encounter a bear.  These guys panicked, split up and ran, and apparently the bear got one.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I wonder if an autopsy will reveal the man had a broken knee?

Def

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[Toolslinger]

I think it more likely that he 'tripped'...

[comis]

Jeez, yesterday making fun of beaver attacks, then late last night heard this.    The first fatal bear attack in NJ since 1852!  There are black bears all over the place in north Jersey, I saw one two weeks ago.  If you're hiking around here, assume that you'll encounter a bear.  These guys panicked, split up and ran, and apparently the bear got one.

Sorry to hear about this, is bear attack that common in North Jersey parks?  I was always under the impression that Bear encounters happen often in Alaska, but didn't know there are that many in Eastern US parks.