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Kayak Fishing => Let's Talk Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 08:16:15 AM

Title: Dog rescued by Rory on his kayak!
Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 08:16:15 AM
Check out the latest viral video on youtube starring our own Rory.  Crazy story!

Sometimes when you're fishing, strange things happen...like, dogs swim up to you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6UhgboDgc#)
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Post by: INSAYN on January 09, 2012, 08:28:58 AM
 :notworthy:

Way to go Rory!!! 
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 09, 2012, 08:35:56 AM
305 views and 198 comments .... with two news reporters wanting to talk to him. Jeff watch out here comes the next viral kayaking craze!! 
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Post by: Jpcrowley80 on January 09, 2012, 08:36:51 AM
Thats a cool video.  I hope he found the owners.
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Post by: deepcolor on January 09, 2012, 08:39:21 AM
Two thumbs up Rory.
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 09, 2012, 08:42:15 AM
The dog's owner was hit and killed by a drunk driver while walking her dog.
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_sarasota_manatee/53-year-old-jogger-killed-in-sarasota-dui-crash-according-to-fhp (http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_sarasota_manatee/53-year-old-jogger-killed-in-sarasota-dui-crash-according-to-fhp)
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Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 08:45:25 AM
305 views and 198 comments .... with two news reports wanting to talk to him. Jeff watch out here comes the next viral kayaking craze!!

I wouldn't be surprised if this video gets over a million views in a couple of days.   ;)  Things like this happen when you make the front page of reddit.

Good karma for sure!
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Post by: fishnut on January 09, 2012, 08:46:45 AM
Rory for president of the ASACP!!!  8)One cool Dude. Way to go.
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Post by: Lee on January 09, 2012, 08:56:32 AM
That is a pretty interesting adventure.

Maybe it's cause I was on my phone, but how were there 900+ likes with only 300 some views?
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Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 08:58:30 AM
That is a pretty interesting adventure.

Maybe it's cause I was on my phone, but how were there 900+ likes with only 300 some views?

Youtube doesn't update view counts real time they way it does with likes/dislikes.  Check back in a day or so and that will make much more sense.
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Post by: DTS on January 09, 2012, 09:09:39 AM
That's a great catch  Rory!  Let us know the rest of the story if you ever find out. 
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Post by: Spot on January 09, 2012, 09:10:29 AM
Rory, you are a one man show! I never know what to expect from you but you never dissapoint.

You da man on so many levels!   :headbang:

-Spot-
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Post by: Noah on January 09, 2012, 09:25:46 AM
Sad story.  Way to go Rory, I'm sure the owner would have gotten much peace knowing her dog was safe :(
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Post by: jstonick on January 09, 2012, 09:30:02 AM
Great job Rory! It is sad that the owner was killed.
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Post by: Justin on January 09, 2012, 09:30:46 AM
Good job on the rescue but don't think it counts for AOTY points..... :)
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Post by: Pelagic on January 09, 2012, 09:31:32 AM
Two serious thumbs up from me Rory!  Class act.
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Post by: ndogg on January 09, 2012, 09:37:48 AM
Way to go Rory, I bet your selfless act has brought some solace to the Chen family. 
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Post by: bsteves on January 09, 2012, 09:45:26 AM
Great report. Nice Fish!!!

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Post by: Jpcrowley80 on January 09, 2012, 11:49:09 AM
Holy crap that is so sad about the owner
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Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
Great report. Nice Fish!!!

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Post by: Rory on January 09, 2012, 12:10:38 PM
Good job on the rescue but don't think it counts for AOTY points..... :)

Haha, I'm lobbying for dogs to be added to the list!

Thanks, y'allz. I'm sure everybody on this list would've fished the poor pooch out.

My little niece, who doesn't like dogs, fell in love with barney in the short time they were together. She cried when they had to leave him at the vet.
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 09, 2012, 12:18:28 PM
Now we know why Rory is so tall ... it's cause his huge heart!  ::)
I though for sure you were going to be adopting another dog
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Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 12:19:27 PM
Good job on the rescue but don't think it counts for AOTY points..... :)

Haha, I'm lobbying for dogs to be added to the list!

Thanks, y'allz. I'm sure everybody on this list would've fished the poor pooch out.

My little niece, who doesn't like dogs, fell in love with barney in the short time they were together. She cried when they had to leave him at the vet.

Are you going to accept any of the invites from the local newsies that have been hounding you?
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Post by: Rory on January 09, 2012, 01:23:56 PM
Now we know why Rory is so tall ... it's cause his huge heart!  ::)
I though for sure you were going to be adopting another dog

yeah, I really wanted my sister to take it (before I knew he had a home).  When they took him to the vet I kept texting her saying, "isn't he special?" "isn't he such a GOOD BOY?"

Are you going to accept any of the invites from the local newsies that have been hounding you?

my mom said I had to.  she said that even though it's a tragedy it's still a nice story about a dog rescue.  and people like to hear nice stories.  I'm 38 and still wouldn't dare cross my mom.  but I really don't want it to seem like I am trying to capitalize on this poor family's misfortune.  It really is an awful, awful thing that happened.
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Post by: goldendog on January 09, 2012, 01:45:44 PM
Rory, you are truly a hero! Every dog owner on the planet will watch your video and be touched by your compassion!
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Post by: ZeeHawk on January 09, 2012, 02:55:16 PM
Nice save brother!
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Post by: Fishesfromtupperware on January 09, 2012, 03:19:54 PM
 Nice job! Big thumbs up! :thumbsup:


Are you on this side of the country again? You looked kinda scantily clad for Bellingham!?!
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Post by: kallitype on January 09, 2012, 04:16:50 PM
Usually we don't keep dogfish    :laugh:
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Post by: craig on January 09, 2012, 06:53:33 PM
Greta job Rory.  So sad to hear about the owner. 
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Post by: [WR] on January 09, 2012, 08:23:28 PM
Rory, you've got a gigantic following on this from the Aussies. Right now i think you could run for PM there and take it hands down....
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Post by: rawkfish on January 09, 2012, 08:24:33 PM
On CNN and interviewed by Jeanne Moos!

http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/us/2012/01/09/pkg-moos-dog-paddling-survivor.cnn (http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/us/2012/01/09/pkg-moos-dog-paddling-survivor.cnn)
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Post by: INSAYN on January 09, 2012, 08:47:14 PM
This chick likes you too Rory. 

re: Sometimes when you're fishing, strange things happen...like, dogs swim up to you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiDd6zjLcKs#ws)
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Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on January 09, 2012, 09:07:06 PM
Awesome job! You were in the right place at the right time. At least you were able to save one in that family, Rory. So sad about the mother.

True
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Post by: ndogg on January 10, 2012, 06:44:06 AM
Someone needs to Auto tune that interview.  Rory could be the next Antoine Dodson.
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Post by: Jammer on January 10, 2012, 07:35:38 AM
Incredible story and video. Nice job rory!
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Post by: deepcolor on January 10, 2012, 08:22:13 AM
This chick likes you too Rory. 

Who knew? - appreciation vids are the next new thing.  I feel bad I didn't do one.  I'll work on mine when I get a chance Rory.
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Post by: jstonick on January 10, 2012, 08:48:46 AM
Wow that story is even more amazing than your first report led us to believe. It is refreshing to see such a good act getting such great press.
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Post by: kykfshr on January 10, 2012, 09:55:33 AM
Nice work Rory, Saw you on TV this morning.

Scott
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Post by: demonick on January 10, 2012, 10:41:12 AM
Nice job, Rory.  Keep the dog.  A more obvious sign was never encountered.  And, no wonder the dog was so beat, it had run from Florida to Bellingham!
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Post by: crash on January 10, 2012, 11:52:02 AM
Good work Rory!  I saw your video linked on norCal kayak anglers yesterday.  I have a vizsla who, as it happens, was hit by a car the day after Christmas this year and took off.  Some kind soul, much like you, found him and he was returned to me.  It is heartening to see good hearted people getting good press.  You are a great face for our sport, thank you so much.

If you get down Humboldt way the beer is on me.
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Post by: jstonick on January 10, 2012, 01:28:23 PM
I have a Viszla as well! I know that if I ever go fishing in the ocean with my dog (Buster) I am going to make sure that I go with Rory (for Buster) and kallitype (for me). I would be able to fish fearlessly under those circumstances :)
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Post by: Yakabout on January 10, 2012, 04:16:25 PM
What a sad story...
I am so happy you were there to help salvage one small piece from this tragedy for the family. The poor pooch was obviously completely disoriented. Probably would have swam until it drowned had it not been for you.
On another note--there is a link on the Drudge Report to the video too. Darned near as big time as CNN!
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Post by: INSAYN on January 10, 2012, 05:03:05 PM
Read this and then decide for yourself, do you think PETA will reward Rory as they did for the fellows in the story below? 
He did save the life of a dog, regardless if he was fishing for sea kittens.  :-\

http://www.peta.org/mediacenter/news-releases/Fargo-Fire-Department-Receives-PETA-Award-for-Rescuing-Dog-From-Icy-River.aspx (http://www.peta.org/mediacenter/news-releases/Fargo-Fire-Department-Receives-PETA-Award-for-Rescuing-Dog-From-Icy-River.aspx)
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Post by: kardinal_84 on January 10, 2012, 05:14:03 PM
I'm an idiot for not putting two and two together!  Awesome job Rory!  First time I read it on a national site it was in Florida so I was thinking cool.  But now that I saw it on a Seattle paper and then this topic, INFINITELY cool!  Sad about the circumstance but amazingly awesome outcome for the dog.  Good job!
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Post by: Noah on January 10, 2012, 06:07:44 PM
It's posted on MSN now. Second week in a row for NWKA folks!
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/dog-found-paddling-in-gulf-of-mexico/6rtngt5?q=Dog+viral&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnhro&overlaytype=multimediaviewer&name=hpvideo1&csid=ux-en-us&initialmoduleindex=3 (http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/dog-found-paddling-in-gulf-of-mexico/6rtngt5?q=Dog+viral&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnhro&overlaytype=multimediaviewer&name=hpvideo1&csid=ux-en-us&initialmoduleindex=3)
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Post by: CraigVM62 on January 10, 2012, 09:05:26 PM
I caught the story on one of the network "NBC" shows where they interviewed Rory.       I don't know how many  AOTY points his actions earned, but as far as the Good Guy award goes.... Hands Down Winner !!! 
Great to see someone who's efforts brought some light to such a tragic event.
 
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Post by: fishbyte on January 10, 2012, 10:16:41 PM
Great job Rory!
My pup Harlow and I salute your actions.
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 11, 2012, 08:29:49 AM
Great interview ....
http://www.kayakanglermag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1278:dog-rescuing-kayak-angler-grateful-to-help&catid=68:kao-features&Itemid=2 (http://www.kayakanglermag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1278:dog-rescuing-kayak-angler-grateful-to-help&catid=68:kao-features&Itemid=2)

British tabloid coverage
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084843/Dog-rescued-fishermen-mile-coast-fleeing-hit-run-crash-killed-mother-owner.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084843/Dog-rescued-fishermen-mile-coast-fleeing-hit-run-crash-killed-mother-owner.html)

Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017202890_apusdogfoundinwater.html (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017202890_apusdogfoundinwater.html)

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Post by: Ling Banger on January 11, 2012, 08:49:55 AM
Only 5k away from a million YouTube views, you'll hit that mark by lunch time. Not only are you a hero, you are a rockstar dude!
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Post by: Lee on January 11, 2012, 08:53:22 AM
It was on the local news this morning, they seemed to be unaware that Rory is from our area though. 
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Post by: Spot on January 11, 2012, 09:34:51 AM
Rory!!! Youz blowin up Worldwide like a Rock Star!


I knew this guy before he was famous....  :laugh:

-Spot-
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Post by: ZeeHawk on January 11, 2012, 10:44:01 AM
Looks like The Associated Press picked this up so it's going to be plastered around the world. Rory is posted up bigger than Mitt Romney on the CBS site!
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Post by: demonick on January 11, 2012, 10:46:56 AM
Just saw a 2 minute piece on Fox News.  It's the big time!  Watch those YouTube hits climb now!
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Post by: deepcolor on January 11, 2012, 11:17:27 AM
Keeping an eye out for "Tebow/Rory - 2012" bumper stickers.  Or should that be "Rory/Tebow?"
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 11, 2012, 11:52:32 AM
Just listened to Rory's interview on 97.3 FM ...
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Post by: Rory on January 11, 2012, 11:56:34 AM
yeah, it's pretty weird.  especially considering that when I put that video up on saturday, I had no idea where barney came from.  sad when all the pieces came together.

The AP ran a story (Probably the worst-written one, unfortunately.  Do I really sound that dumb?) and that went out to every AP outlet on the planet.  Kinda blew it up even more. 

Dr Chen reached out to me to say thanks which was really cool.  They are actually avid kayakers, and have two yellow kayaks (one theory suggests that's why barney swam to me). 

But I ain't got nuthin' on this guy! Octopus Caught While Kayak Fishing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uLPtmCroQ8#ws)
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Post by: Pelagic on January 11, 2012, 12:37:47 PM
I just saw a lead in piece about the dog/Rory, that will be aired on Inside Edition tonight.  WOW :o
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Post by: Rory on January 11, 2012, 01:25:14 PM
I just saw a lead in piece about the dog/Rory, that will be aired on Inside Edition tonight.  WOW :o

Yeah, I talked to them yesterday and they ran my part of the story at the top of the show last night.  Unfortunately, looks like they don't put their segments online.  For a trashy celebrity gossip program, I think they did a really nice job.  I think tonight's segment will be with the Chen family but I am not totally sure.
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Post by: Fungunnin on January 11, 2012, 01:41:42 PM
I see a Late Night appearance in your near future.
If you get flow out to NY I know some great guys to kayak fishing with out there!  :)
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Post by: troutnut on January 11, 2012, 02:09:25 PM
youtube version has almost 850,000 views already today.
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Post by: INSAYN on January 11, 2012, 02:13:03 PM
The world sees Rory as a hero, I see Rory as a hero, most folks on NWKA.com see Rory as a hero. 

Is there any reason we can't have Rory's video/story on the front page of NWKA.com showing our appreciation for one of our own? 
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Post by: rawkfish on January 11, 2012, 02:18:03 PM
Yes, front page!
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Post by: goldendog on January 11, 2012, 06:54:01 PM
Something that hasn't been mentioned about Rory is that he too is owned by a dog, and Rigby is not just any dog, he's a Golden Retriever!
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Post by: CraigVM62 on January 11, 2012, 07:56:56 PM
Ellen, Oprah,,,,   Next thing you know we will only see future kayak fishing posts by his press agent    ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Rory on January 12, 2012, 05:07:10 AM
Still haven't made the PETA site tho. Weird, huh? :P
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Post by: jstonick on January 12, 2012, 07:57:41 AM
Still haven't made the PETA site tho. Weird, huh? :P

While I love that you saved the dog I am NOT looking forward to the naked PETA photo campaign :)
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Post by: rawkfish on January 12, 2012, 08:28:21 AM
Still haven't made the PETA site tho. Weird, huh? :P

I bet you're at a net of 0 in their eyes.
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Post by: Justin on January 12, 2012, 08:29:25 AM
I was having a beer at a local watering hole and this story came up.  I was surprised that somebody in B.C. watches the news
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Post by: Rory on January 12, 2012, 03:19:24 PM
While I love that you saved the dog I am NOT looking forward to the naked PETA photo campaign :)

hahaha...don't knock it til you tried it!

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Post by: Rory on January 12, 2012, 03:20:28 PM
stuff just keeps getting weirder!

Dog swims half-mile to kayaker after witness owner's death in drunk driving accident (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbplHZeAyLE#ws)
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Post by: jstonick on January 12, 2012, 03:25:44 PM
Tell them to add some animation of you catching some big fish before the dog swims up. A couple of 150lb tarpon would really add to the animation :)
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Post by: INSAYN on January 12, 2012, 04:22:44 PM
As if the story in EVERY paper wasn't very clear as to what happened, someones gotta go an put together an animation depicting the unfortunate event. 

PETA sucks, and I can't say it any clearer.   >:(
I think (and most of us here would agree) Rory "ethically treated an animal" quite amazingly. 
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Post by: demonick on January 13, 2012, 12:50:04 PM
stuff just keeps getting weirder!

What whackjob spends the time to animate a news story?

PETA does not like the whole "pet" thing.  They believe animals should NOT be kept as pets.