So very greatful

[The3Ps]

I was out on Norway lake on Sunday. First time I've hit the ice all season. Wanted to take my wheeler out as I've yet to use it myself since I've owned it. It lost its spark so thinking it's the coil pack and plug wire. I had reached out to a friend for a rescue tow, but then things went south. I started getting a headache, cold sweats, pain across my chest with 0 energy. Oh my..I knew the signs and new I couldn't wait. I called my buddy and told him I was in trouble because I thought I was having a heart attack. He was 30 min out I couldn't wait. I yelled for help from some people across the lake, one person said what? I yelled to him I thought I was having a heart attack and needed to get to the boat launch fast. Called my finance and told her to call 911 and meet me there. I never got that guy's name but know he said he didn't know the lake but he saved my life I'm sure. It was indeed a heart attack and they rushed me to Steven's to administer some drugs then off to CMMC where they put in a stent. I am putting this out on here in hopes of finding this hero to me. I can't thank him enough. Still in the hospital and with luck will be headed home with a changed lifestyle tomorrow.  But whoever you are thank you, thank you, thank you!

[sebago2jigtima]

close call... hope u find him

[MadFisha]

Glad you made it, hope you find um.

[lowaccord66]

Glad you made it!

[Anomaly]

Wow! Glad you got help quickly! Hope you fins the guy!

Did you get the wheeler going?

[Fishhead680]

I don’t know anyone fishing out there that day but if I hear anything I’ll direct them to this site. Nice job on recognizing what it was and dealing w it ASAP.

[bob48]

Must of been such a scary feeling,thank god that guy was there and your going to be okay.

[Indie]

Glad you made it okay! If you know you are having a heart attack it can help to chew on aspirin (325 mg uncoated) if you have any available. Not a bad item to bring in a first aid kit especially the further from help you are.

[hardwatergrampa]

time 2 slow down for a wile

[skifisher]

Angels come in all shapes and sizes! Glad you made it. Ski

[reel_mccoy]

Wow, that is a crazy scary story! I am from Pennsylvania and I just happened to pick up on this topic by happenstance but even though I don’t know you I’m so glad everything worked out OK and you’re still alive! Despite all the craziness in society today, I firmly believe that most outdoorsman are good people at heart and would do anything to help their fellow brother or sister. God bless and grateful everything worked out OK 4u!

[Bosshog]

Glad you knew the signs, hope you have a great recovery. There really are good people out there, hope you find him

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Wow. Good thing you knew to yell over to that gentleman!! Good to hear your ok

[TOEGN8R]

I was out on Norway lake on Sunday. First time I've hit the ice all season. Wanted to take my wheeler out as I've yet to use it myself since I've owned it. It lost its spark so thinking it's the coil pack and plug wire. I had reached out to a friend for a rescue tow, but then things went south. I started getting a headache, cold sweats, pain across my chest with 0 energy. Oh my..I knew the signs and new I couldn't wait. I called my buddy and told him I was in trouble because I thought I was having a heart attack. He was 30 min out I couldn't wait. I yelled for help from some people across the lake, one person said what? I yelled to him I thought I was having a heart attack and needed to get to the boat launch fast. Called my finance and told her to call 911 and meet me there. I never got that guy's name but know he said he didn't know the lake but he saved my life I'm sure. It was indeed a heart attack and they rushed me to Steven's to administer some drugs then off to CMMC where they put in a stent. I am putting this out on here in hopes of finding this hero to me. I can't thank him enough. Still in the hospital and with luck will be headed home with a changed lifestyle tomorrow.  But whoever you are thank you, thank you, thank you!

I shared this on Facebook and found the fine folks that helped you, I'll PM their contact info as soon as I get it.

Glad your OK!!

[The3Ps]

That's awesome! Thank you so much!!

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Copied from the guy who helped you:

He's very lucky. If it was windy, wouldn't have heard him. If we weren't there with our young kids, we would have been drunk. I almost didn't go that day, last minute decision.


Amazing everything came together that day!!

[sebago2jigtima]

 

[icewoman]

Sorry this happened to you, but so thankful that someone was in the area to help you. That is some scary stuff,  take care and hope you're back on the ice soon!❤

[JFeen82]

So glad to hear you’re going to be ok!

[Bourbon and Bass]

Dang, that's scary as hell man. Glad everything worked out and you are still able to fish another day!

[MarkNFish]

Yikes.  I think more about those things as I get older.

I once got my sled stuck trying to haul my hard-side ice shack off the lake one spring.  I had just had that surgery that guys have when their wives tell them no more kids.  There were a group of guys fishing nearby and when I told them of my predicament, they were more than willing to help!

[eiderz]

Guessing the conversation with the other fishermen wasn't exactly the way I read it in your post, but the feeling of TMI lingers. At least you had ample ice available. 

[jacksmelt71]

glad you got some help.it could happen to anyone.  i think about this nowadays and very rarely fish alone anymore. i always have a cheap bottle of asprin with me all the time. esp. with my family history.

[eiderz]

I'm glad for the OP to have gotten help and that he's ok. Interesting response from the good samaritan, seems like maybe it was meant to be.

[mikez]

Glad you made it out and kudos to the guys who helped you.
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery so you can get back out there.

I gotta admit, this story scares me a little. I do lotsa stuff that brings me far from the nearest roads, year round. I did some solo hikes in hot weather last year that had me feeling the heat and exertion enough to have twinges of concern. Like most of us I carry a phone but when your an hours walk from the road, only so much help you can expect.
Not gonna stop doing what I love but will probably put a little more thought into admitting my limitations.

[TOEGN8R]

Glad you made it out and kudos to the guys who helped you.
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery so you can get back out there.

I gotta admit, this story scares me a little. I do lotsa stuff that brings me far from the nearest roads, year round. I did some solo hikes in hot weather last year that had me feeling the heat and exertion enough to have twinges of concern. Like most of us I carry a phone but when your an hours walk from the road, only so much help you can expect.
Not gonna stop doing what I love but will probably put a little more thought into admitting my limitations.

If you haven't already, look into the Garmin Inreach, I'm going to be getting one very shortly.

[Jack978]

Its good your going to be ok and than someone helped you.  Its kind of sad in a way to think that someone doing the correct and humane thing to help another human is a supposed rarity.  The thought of not helping someone in distress is disgusting.  Lots of people seem to think that way but in truth a good person will do what they have to and expect nothing in return.  Its what you do that's right when no one is watching that makes the difference between a good person and a self absorbed jerk.

[Bourbon and Bass]

If you haven't already, look into the Garmin Inreach, I'm going to be getting one very shortly.

My dad is 71 and still goes out on his own on some big solo trips. He's in good health and still strong as an ox but you can't help but worry sometimes. I've been thinking about getting this for him and this thread has kinda sealed the deal.

[LINGUINI]

 

[adkRoy]

Glad you are ok and that those people were able to help you. Hope you recover soon.