Generally speaking, fishing is not considered a dangerous sport. Whether angler fishing or deep sea, it's pretty common. Each type of fishing comes with its own risks and precautions that should be taken, but most often, many are unaware of the dangers involved in certain types of fishing and in certain areas.
In recent years, rock fishing has come under scrutiny because of the drownings associated with it. Many of the drownings have happened in Australia and New Zealand. To give you an idea, over 80 people in 2009 have drowned on the coast of Australia and 8+ of those have been from rock fishing. Rock fishing is for the purpose of finding better fish by angling from rocks in the ocean instead of from the beach.
The danger comes from waves that sweep the victims off their feet. They can drown directly from the water or hit their heads against the rocks when the waves come, leaving them unconscious and unable to fend for themselves.
The question becomes, "Is there anything that can be done to prevent drowning from rock fishing?The statistics are 94 deaths in 2009-2010 of which 12 were related to fishing. In 2009-2010, there were 12 deaths. Again in 2011, 10% of coastal drownings in Australia were from rock fishing. Once again in 2011, 10% of drownings were directly from rock fishing. These estimated numbers are being reported from the Australian Coastal Report. Although no amount of precautions can guarantee it, an interesting discovery was made about the victims of rock fishing. According to a researcher in Victoria, Dr Matthews, no one who drowned from fishing were wearing life jackets.
The media is now making an awareness of the importance of wearing a fishing life jacket. It will allow others to see you and possibly get help before it's too late.
Also remember the following:
1) Dress properly. Not only does this include a fishing life jacket, but also slip resistant shoes and some type of head protection. An online fishing store will have these items available.
2) Many have fallen over from large waves and are unable to re-cover, especially if they also did not have a life jacket or other floating device.
3) Never go alone. Make sure a family member is aware of where you are going.
4) Make sure your hooks only end up in fish They have harmed people in the past.
5) Get to know the area. Many were new to the area they would be fishing in. A little time spent learning the area and the wave sets could possibly prevent such tragic accidents.
Although you may be used to just going fishing, seriously consider your safety and the safety of others that you take with you. Your family will be awaiting your return.
In recent years, rock fishing has come under scrutiny because of the drownings associated with it. Many of the drownings have happened in Australia and New Zealand. To give you an idea, over 80 people in 2009 have drowned on the coast of Australia and 8+ of those have been from rock fishing. Rock fishing is for the purpose of finding better fish by angling from rocks in the ocean instead of from the beach.
The danger comes from waves that sweep the victims off their feet. They can drown directly from the water or hit their heads against the rocks when the waves come, leaving them unconscious and unable to fend for themselves.
The question becomes, "Is there anything that can be done to prevent drowning from rock fishing?The statistics are 94 deaths in 2009-2010 of which 12 were related to fishing. In 2009-2010, there were 12 deaths. Again in 2011, 10% of coastal drownings in Australia were from rock fishing. Once again in 2011, 10% of drownings were directly from rock fishing. These estimated numbers are being reported from the Australian Coastal Report. Although no amount of precautions can guarantee it, an interesting discovery was made about the victims of rock fishing. According to a researcher in Victoria, Dr Matthews, no one who drowned from fishing were wearing life jackets.
The media is now making an awareness of the importance of wearing a fishing life jacket. It will allow others to see you and possibly get help before it's too late.
Also remember the following:
1) Dress properly. Not only does this include a fishing life jacket, but also slip resistant shoes and some type of head protection. An online fishing store will have these items available.
2) Many have fallen over from large waves and are unable to re-cover, especially if they also did not have a life jacket or other floating device.
3) Never go alone. Make sure a family member is aware of where you are going.
4) Make sure your hooks only end up in fish They have harmed people in the past.
5) Get to know the area. Many were new to the area they would be fishing in. A little time spent learning the area and the wave sets could possibly prevent such tragic accidents.
Although you may be used to just going fishing, seriously consider your safety and the safety of others that you take with you. Your family will be awaiting your return.
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