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sports1 year ago

"Ex-College Football QB Rescued After Hours Stranded at Sea in Kayak"

Former college football quarterback Chris Smelley, 37, spent 11 hours stranded in a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida after being swept out by heavy winds, prompting a rescue effort by the US Coast Guard. Despite not having a phone or life jacket, he remained calm and was eventually spotted by helicopters and rescued by a friend with a fishing boat and the Coast Guard. Smelley, now a high school coach, expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the importance of safety precautions when venturing into the ocean.

via New York Post |
#chris-smelley#florida#gulf-of-mexico
personal-experience1 year ago

"Survival in the Gulf: Tales of Rescued Athletes"

Chris Smelley, a Sylacauga football coach, recounts his 11-hour ordeal stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after strong winds carried him seven to eight miles off the coast while kayak fishing near Grayton Beach, Florida. His wife alerted authorities when he didn't return, prompting an urgent search by the U.S. Coast Guard and wildlife officials. After being spotted by rescue helicopters and picked up by a friend's fishing boat, Smelley was reunited with his family, emphasizing the importance of safety precautions when venturing into the ocean.

via WBRC|
#chris-smelley#gulf-of-mexico#kayak
sports1 year ago

"Former SEC Quarterback Found Safe After Gulf Kayak Ordeal"

Former South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley, reported missing after a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, was found by the U.S. Coast Guard nearly 12 hours later. He was located two miles off the coast of Grayton Beach and transferred to a friend's vessel. Smelley, who played for the South Carolina Gamecocks and later transferred to Alabama, now serves as the head football coach at Sylacauga High School.

via Fox News|
#chris-smelley#fishing-trip#kayak
sports1 year ago

"Former South Carolina QB's Harrowing Ordeal: Lost at Sea and Found Alive"

Former South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley went fishing off the Florida Gulf Coast and found himself in trouble, drifting far from shore without a life jacket. A search ensued, involving the Coast Guard and friends, until he was found and rescued after spending a long day on the water. Smelley credits the power of prayer for his safe return and plans to use the experience in a positive way.

via AL.com|
#chris-smelley#florida#kayak
sports1 year ago

"Search underway for missing Sylacauga High School football coach and former USC quarterback in Florida"

Sylacauga High School football coach Chris Smelley, who went missing during a fishing trip in Florida, was located safe after a search operation involving multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard. Smelley, a former University of South Carolina quarterback, was reported missing after failing to return from a kayaking trip in the Gulf of Mexico. He was last seen wearing a camo print swimsuit and did not have a phone or life jacket with him.

via Alabama's News Leader|
#chris-smelley#fishing-trip#football-coach
sports1 year ago

"Rescue: Sylacauga High School Football Coach Found Safe After Gulf Kayaking Mishap"

Sylacauga High School's head football coach, Chris Smelley, went missing after a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico off Grayton Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities launched a search, and he was eventually found 2 miles off shore of Grayton Beach by a friend who happened to be in the area on a boat. Smelley was safely rescued and reportedly has no medical concerns.

via WKRG News 5|
#chris-smelley#gulf-of-mexico#kayak
sports1 year ago

Former South Carolina QB Chris Smelley Found Safe After Disappearing While Kayaking

Chris Smelley, the head football coach at Sylacauga High School and former South Carolina quarterback, was found safe after disappearing while kayaking off the Gulf Coast of Florida. The 37-year-old was located by a Coast Guard helicopter and was not showing signs of distress when rescued. Smelley, known for his athletic achievements in high school and college, had been fishing in his kayak before being reported missing.

via AL.com|
#chris-smelley#kayaking#rescue