[CINC] Another kayak incident on Anacapa

[David_Begun at nps.gov]

Last night there was another kayak incident on Anacapa Island.

Two kayakers (campers)set off in the afternoon with building winds and a
fairly large south swell even though they had received a thorough briefing
in their orientation and again later about the dangers and risks involved.
They did not return by the end of the day and our CINC volunteer, Carolyn
Greene appropriately initiated another coordinated response between
herself, protection division rangers, Sequoia dispatch and the U.S. Coast
Guard.

Fortunately the kayakers were able to make it back to the landing on their
own after dark, and just before the CG helicopter was to launch from LAX.
The kayakers got into a situation that was more difficult than they
anticipated. It ended with them safely back ashore, but the ending could
easily have been much worse. Carolyn's actions were appropriate. She was
aware of the situation, concerned as the afternoon wore on and notified
others up the chain of command of the situation. She remained active on
scene searching for the kayakers and relaying information until the
situation was resolved.

This once again highlights the need for good orientations, knowledge of
emergency procedures and radio use, as Carolyn demonstrated last night.
Thank you to Carolyn for her good work here.

Dave

David Begun
Channel Islands National Park
david_begun at nps.gov
805-658-5731