Fireballer 2,639 Posted June 28, 2023 Drown in Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,455 Posted June 28, 2023 Apparently he couldn't swim as good as his name sake. RIP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted June 28, 2023 It’s my family’s beach week at our condo in NC. All the beach flags are red, big time rip currents. My kids are at the coast all the time and I’ve drilled into their heads what to do if caught in a rip current. “Don’t panic, let it take you out, then swim parallel to the beach until out of the current, then swim back in”. The people that drown panic and fight it. it’s nothing to play with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 982 Posted June 28, 2023 Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted June 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. Oh wow, I’m not a Florida guy but it does seem weird for big rip currents on the gulf coast. I’m 100% guessing here but being drunk and swimming isn’t a good combo either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,455 Posted June 28, 2023 I swam in the gulf a few times and yea no riptides, Also no fun jumping waves cause there aren't any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 982 Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, KSB2424 said: Oh wow, I’m not a Florida guy but it does seem weird for big rip currents on the gulf coast. I’m 100% guessing here but being drunk and swimming isn’t a good combo either. I grew up surfing Florida's east coast... and to be honest, I never once felt a rip tide. Of course, I had a surf board to paddle on and was too young and stupid to even notice anything. Though friends I used to surf with have all said the same. Guess the board makes all the difference. But that's east coast where people do frequently drown. The Gulf just looks like a giant lake with ripples. I don't know if there's rip tides or not, but I doubt it. Especially near the panhandle. But I have to admit, never swam at beaches that north. Drunk could partly explain it... I guess. Strange story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 540 Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, GobbleDog said: Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. Yes. We go to Miramar Beach every October (white privilege) and you can get caught up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, GobbleDog said: Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. Yes, quite a few people dieing in the gulf coast this year, just a few days ago there were people complaining about the number of drownings along the gulf coast. A quick google search pulls up many recent examples https://www.thehulltruth.com/dockside-chat/1282536-people-drowning-beaches.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,310 Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, GobbleDog said: Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. 1 hour ago, MTSkiBum said: Yes, quite a few people dieing in the gulf coast this year, just a few days ago there were people complaining about the number of drownings along the gulf coast. A quick google search pulls up many recent examples https://www.thehulltruth.com/dockside-chat/1282536-people-drowning-beaches.html Yes you can. Under tows that pull you out can happen very quickly and if you’re not an experienced swimmer ,bye bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 9:32 PM, GobbleDog said: Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years old. Mallett was transported after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. How do ya drown in Florida's Gulf Coast? Is there even a rip current in the beaches of Destin? Perplexing. I am sure he had life insurance. Check the beneficiary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted June 29, 2023 the coast guard said there were no riptides in the area. this happened in the afternoon. the rumor im hearing was that Mallet was with a group of 5-7 people who wanted to swim out to a second sandbar 150 feet further out to sea from the first one for fun. however, they couldnt find it and started to get tired from swimming. panic ensued, they all tried to make it back to shore but Mallet didnt make it and went under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 982 Posted June 29, 2023 3 hours ago, JustinCharge said: the coast guard said there were no riptides in the area. this happened in the afternoon. the rumor im hearing was that Mallet was with a group of 5-7 people who wanted to swim out to a second sandbar 150 feet further out to sea from the first one for fun. however, they couldnt find it and started to get tired from swimming. panic ensued, they all tried to make it back to shore but Mallet didnt make it and went under. A calm Gulf beach on a sunny afternoon... "oh no, I can't find the sandbar.... ahhhh!" At the very least ya float a while and catch your breath. Clearly Mallet wasn't much of a swimmer. Wiki says he was born in the Arkansas. No swimming pools in the Ozarks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Max Power 214 Posted June 30, 2023 It was probably a heart attack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,344 Posted June 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, Ultra Max Power said: It was probably a heart attack Not probably. Definitely. He was jabbed. They are using the 'heat' excuse on this one once the rip tide excuse failed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
