Former college quarterback found alive on kayak in Florida Gulf speaks out

Chris Smelley speaks out about his dramatic rescue by the U.S. Coast Guard after being stranded in the Florida Gulf for 12 hours with no phone or life jacket.
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  • @GH-oi2jf
    @GH-oi2jfАй бұрын

    He went out without a life vest? That's foolish. Wear a personal flotation device and carry a personal locator beacon.

  • @sappysuds4545
    @sappysuds4545Ай бұрын

    No life jacket or phone? Dudes are so dumb. They think they are infallible.

  • @alisont.6940
    @alisont.6940Ай бұрын

    This guy - first he has to live life with the last name Smelley and now this.

  • @megnakamura7652

    @megnakamura7652

    Ай бұрын

    😂

  • @jstanders6973

    @jstanders6973

    Ай бұрын

    😂 Omg.. Glad this guy is OK..

  • @sellina4life

    @sellina4life

    Ай бұрын

    🤣😂💀

  • @kennystwo7873
    @kennystwo7873Ай бұрын

    Anytime you are on the water wear a life jacket. If you’re in the ocean have a flair gun or radio.

  • @danielebrparish4271

    @danielebrparish4271

    Ай бұрын

    Or a locater beacon.

  • @kgilliagorilla2761

    @kgilliagorilla2761

    Ай бұрын

    Radio is a must.

  • @danielebrparish4271

    @danielebrparish4271

    Ай бұрын

    @@kgilliagorilla2761 They make life vests that have a radio beacon that is activated automaticaly by satelite because many parts of the ocean don't have cell service.

  • @jmatley
    @jmatleyАй бұрын

    No life preserver? No FREE rescue!

  • @askew9976

    @askew9976

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed. He must’ve left it home to preserve its life😂

  • @user9b2
    @user9b2Ай бұрын

    No life jacket, no cellphone, what wrong with him?

  • @blueabattoir

    @blueabattoir

    Ай бұрын

    No rescue!

  • @sue8237
    @sue8237Ай бұрын

    I have never understood anyone on the water not wearing a life jacket. I'm sure a lot of people have died because of it. And, in my opinion, they should be required for children and pets onboard.

  • @danielebrparish4271

    @danielebrparish4271

    Ай бұрын

    Dept of Wildlife agent said he had never seen a drowning victim with a life jacket on.

  • @robinblades600
    @robinblades600Ай бұрын

    ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET, ESPECIALLY IN THE OCEAN 🤦

  • @averizimmermann4387
    @averizimmermann4387Ай бұрын

    That is an incredibly unfortunate last name

  • @Blessingdrop
    @BlessingdropАй бұрын

    Imagine being called a former college quarterback 😂

  • @daveburrows9876
    @daveburrows9876Ай бұрын

    Why is talking to the locals a good idea? Glad they were able to rescue him but if this guy went out nearly every morning, isn't he the local you're suggesting I talk to?

  • @TheAccidentalViking

    @TheAccidentalViking

    Ай бұрын

    When the wind dropped he could have paddled in. How totally silly.

  • @Hof79905
    @Hof79905Ай бұрын

    I bet he was quite Smelley after being in the ocean for 12 hours. Thanks for putting the lives of the rescuers in danger by your stupid stunt.

  • @tomdooley8917
    @tomdooley8917Ай бұрын

    No life jacket? Isn't that a fine ? How much does the helicopter rescue cost ? Come on Smelly !

  • @Bob-bm1fk

    @Bob-bm1fk

    Ай бұрын

    4500 to 6000 a hour. A jet ski could of towed him in . Smh

  • @dinkleberg93

    @dinkleberg93

    Ай бұрын

    bot

  • @KACDWFCD
    @KACDWFCDАй бұрын

    Thank God he is safe🙏🏼

  • @goofygirl1311
    @goofygirl1311Ай бұрын

    So glad to see that this had a happy ending. Those rescuers did an amazing job!

  • @kathynicholson103

    @kathynicholson103

    Ай бұрын

    USCG: Go Coasties!

  • @wack8589
    @wack8589Ай бұрын

    Should be given a citation

  • @mimim8532
    @mimim8532Ай бұрын

    He acts like he knew what he was doing. He should be ashamed

  • @ddavis4730
    @ddavis4730Ай бұрын

    Thank God

  • @kotexconnection3804

    @kotexconnection3804

    Ай бұрын

    Religious people are stupid

  • @bryanr435
    @bryanr435Ай бұрын

    Wow, a harrowing recovery from a guy still fishing after 12 hours survival mode ha ha

  • @TheAccidentalViking
    @TheAccidentalVikingАй бұрын

    2 miles out? How embarrassing.

  • @shaf60
    @shaf60Ай бұрын

    He is a local .

  • @michaelkurtz1967
    @michaelkurtz1967Ай бұрын

    Waterproof pouch with a phone around your neck and floatation device can save your life.

  • @user-bm6xz6pq5z
    @user-bm6xz6pq5zАй бұрын

    Happy Easter!

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassageАй бұрын

    Why are they calling him smelly?

  • @crazylicious85

    @crazylicious85

    Ай бұрын

    It’s his last name.

  • @j.hattiebrewer5355
    @j.hattiebrewer5355Ай бұрын

    Thank you God.

  • @suki757
    @suki757Ай бұрын

    Where was his paddle? He was two miles offshore and didn’t have a paddle??

  • @laurameunier5290
    @laurameunier5290Ай бұрын

    Worst last name ever lol should’ve been altered generations ago. Can’t tell me every single one of them wasn’t made fun of through their school years.

  • @johnpenley
    @johnpenleyАй бұрын

    Might wanna have some types of self survival gear and communications when going out to Sea by yourself...🤷

  • @tineejohnston9737
    @tineejohnston9737Ай бұрын

    Thank you Lord 🙏😇🙏😇🙏

  • @mattbosley3531
    @mattbosley3531Ай бұрын

    Why is the fact that he played football in college at all pertinent or important? Who cares?

  • @audreyeusebio9312
    @audreyeusebio9312Ай бұрын

    Unfortunate name 😟

  • @IncredibleUncovered
    @IncredibleUncoveredАй бұрын

    SMH no life vest and no phone............

  • @chipm2544
    @chipm2544Ай бұрын

    This husband/father goes: -out into the Gulf of México, -fishing alone on a small kayak, -bad weather with strong northerly wind, -NO life jacket -no phone or radio -no emergency beacon What is wrong with you?! Really! Wife needs to smack some sense into this guy. He is lucky to be alive. And make sure his life insurance is current.

  • @Mkay999
    @Mkay999Ай бұрын

    You couldn’t pay me to kayak in the ocean. It is way too volatile for a little arm power to go against it for me

  • @maestoso47
    @maestoso47Ай бұрын

    People looking at the waters more now due to that bridge incident. Maybe that’s how he got spotted.

  • @Darci3333
    @Darci3333Ай бұрын

    Very bright🙄

  • @thehazelnutspread
    @thehazelnutspread26 күн бұрын

    Did he also forget his paddle?

  • @pablohassan6897
    @pablohassan6897Ай бұрын

    Some big big sharks out there, boys lucky his kayak wasnt mistaken for a seal.

  • @cococonlin170
    @cococonlin170Ай бұрын

    What? No boats? 2 miles offshore requires a helicopter?

  • @blueabattoir

    @blueabattoir

    Ай бұрын

    It doesn’t add up. Probably aliens involved. And then they built the pyramids.

  • @StefaniClowdis
    @StefaniClowdisАй бұрын

    Is that reporter going to the beach ?

  • @maestoso47

    @maestoso47

    Ай бұрын

    You’re right. She’s wearing a sarong! 🤭

  • @Railride701
    @Railride701Ай бұрын

    kayak?? 🤦

  • @stuwest3653
    @stuwest3653Ай бұрын

    12 hours is just a long day of fishing.

  • @CrustyAbsconder
    @CrustyAbsconderАй бұрын

    If he contacted the poisonous water, he likely won't live very long.

  • @daveburrows9876

    @daveburrows9876

    Ай бұрын

    You sound bitter

  • @robertmarley8852

    @robertmarley8852

    Ай бұрын

    That's America lol 😂

  • @djbrando202
    @djbrando202Ай бұрын

    Dude, college ordained… Didn’t think about a life jacket before he went into the ocean? Come on man. Apparently we have reach Idiocracy.

  • @merle-wq9ir
    @merle-wq9irАй бұрын

    Learnt a lesson or two I'm sure!!

  • @stuwest3653
    @stuwest3653Ай бұрын

    An "experienced" kayaker would know better.

  • @blueabattoir

    @blueabattoir

    Ай бұрын

    He did know better but made a stupid decision.

  • @MrWhatever1234567
    @MrWhatever1234567Ай бұрын

    Dude I had no idea people still worshiped Thor. Good to see someone that values culture

  • @joannah.185
    @joannah.185Ай бұрын

    2 miles off shore? Start swimming.

  • @dennisbentson823
    @dennisbentson823Ай бұрын

    No life jacket?????

  • @CarlaRFowler
    @CarlaRFowlerАй бұрын

    😮

  • @cheetabis
    @cheetabisАй бұрын

    gold medals can't help you

  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rantsАй бұрын

    Dude almost earned himself a Darwin Award. If he’s an “experienced” kayaker, he would have known to wear a life vest. Plus, any time you put yourself in a potentially problematic situation, you should have some means of contacting help.

  • @sunrae7680
    @sunrae7680Ай бұрын

    It would have been cheaper for taxpayers if he went on a cruise. Disney, Royal Caribbean,...

  • @SouthFloridaWoman
    @SouthFloridaWomanАй бұрын

    That's not a kayak. That's a Paddleboard. He should have brought an anchor and a lifejacket.

  • @ashleyrocha1028

    @ashleyrocha1028

    Ай бұрын

    It’s a sit on top fishing kayak.

  • @h.b16

    @h.b16

    Ай бұрын

    That is 100% not a paddleboard

  • @SLAMBANGO
    @SLAMBANGOАй бұрын

    Local Man Lost at Sea - Any advice? Talk to the locals. They know the best spots to celebrate.

  • @yogaqueen1527
    @yogaqueen1527Ай бұрын

    I bet he was made fun of with that last name

  • @lisafazio_
    @lisafazio_Ай бұрын

    Yikes his last name really stinks

  • @harryhoesch3793
    @harryhoesch3793Ай бұрын

    Gamecocks aren't too bright.

  • @joshuajackson9966
    @joshuajackson9966Ай бұрын

    Prayer? thankful to god? WTF is wrong with people. The bad thing would not have happened if God was protecting you.

  • @AHMADSAEED-rx5bp
    @AHMADSAEED-rx5bpАй бұрын

    Free Jammu and Kashmir Insha Allah Jammu and Kashmir Issue exists on the UNO charter today also

  • @SoberOKMoments
    @SoberOKMomentsАй бұрын

    I am very grateful this man was found safe. But I am a bit baffled by the current trend of women newscasters to dress like they're headed for a night on the town. What's up with that?

  • @bigthunder7002

    @bigthunder7002

    Ай бұрын

    Nothings up. That’s women being women. Duh.

  • @emeraldemerald6459

    @emeraldemerald6459

    Ай бұрын

    Ya their dress code is inappropriate.

  • @AmyEugene

    @AmyEugene

    Ай бұрын

    Rupert Murdoch/Fox News required women on camera to wear dresses or skirts instead of pantsuits to appear more feminine and appealing to traditional male viewers. It worked. Pantsuits are for feminists, liberals, journalists like Christiane Amanpour and Rachel Maddow and female anchors at a desk, and the evening news. Dresses/evening attire are for the eye candy, the person delivering the fluff pieces, freshly graduated female journalists, women who stand or who sit at a clear desk where their legs are in the frame, morning shows. Look and you'll see it.

  • @gracie2298

    @gracie2298

    Ай бұрын

    The wrinkles tell you too tight around the hips.

  • @madsterification

    @madsterification

    Ай бұрын

    Its just a dress, dude. Does she need to cover her ankles or something?

  • @philmikehunt9664
    @philmikehunt9664Ай бұрын

    Legalize cannabis federally

  • @jeannietimberger2556
    @jeannietimberger2556Ай бұрын

    I would love to see a male anchor in a tank top.. Looking sexy for us women. Why is it always one-sided.. 🤦

  • @leiag201
    @leiag201Ай бұрын

    JC what an idyit

  • @geary5445
    @geary5445Ай бұрын

    Not a good kyaker or quarterback lmao