It was an interesting day out on the river with Connie. It started great with this nice brown just a little while into the day. It was sunny and in the afternoon the wind started to blow. Although Connie was able to catch a handful of fish on dries, most of the damage was done under the surface. There was a ton of boat traffic.
The most peculiar thing happened at the end of the day. We were just edging out of a side channel when up ahead we saw a person running down the bank. after sprinting about 20 yards she jumped in the water , in full clothes and started swimming.
Both Connie and I were thinking, What the F*%$&^%. Our questions were answered in a few more strokes when we saw two guys standing on a snag in the middle of the river. As rowed hastily toward the scene it became apparent they had wrapped their drift boat around the snag.
I rowed over to help. Luckily everyone got out okay and the girl was trying to swim after their stuff. Very dangerous in the swift cold water. Fortunately, with the help of Sweetwater Flyshop owner Dave Goff, who was fishing for fun that day. We were able to dislodge the craft and get the three occupants to the takeout without hypothermia setting in. Just goes to show that the river is to be respected, always. 
This is what can happen.
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