Rescue of Chris Smelley at Sea

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Former South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley got lost at sea while kayaking off the coast of Grayton Beach, Florida. He was eventually rescued after being stranded about eight miles out to sea.

Key Points

  • Chris Smelley got lost at sea while kayaking off the coast of Grayton Beach, Florida.
  • His wife became worried and alerted the authorities when he did not return from his boating trip.
  • The Coast Guard was called in to search for the former player and eventually rescued him.
  • Smelley was stranded about eight miles out to sea due to strong winds.
  • He was unharmed and was preparing to clean a fish he caught when the rescue helicopter arrived.

Pros

  • Chris Smelley was eventually rescued after being stranded at sea.

Cons

  • Chris Smelley went out to sea without a phone or a life jacket.