Friday, November 18, 2011

Accident in Los Roques

Just when we had departed to Bonaire, Sunday November 12, 2011 at approximately 1430, we were hailed by a Venezuelan Coast Gurard patrol boat named Fumarel whose captain asked to identify our vessel.  We were navigating west along the north coast of los Roques, approximately two miles north of "Los Canquises".

We never know why things happen, and many of us like to think that everything happens for a reason.   The series of events that followed resulted in our vessel running aground; me and my family's life were placed in critical danger as we had to abandon the vessel which was stuck in the reef.   Moving up and down in a 45 degree angle, Terence jumped down below deck to grab whatever he had a chance to salvage, and we maneuvered to jump into the dinghy at the time when the sun was about to set and it was getting dark.   We were rescued one hour later, or should I say we assisted in our own rescue, since the Coast Guard could not reach our location on the beach, hence we had to relaunch our dinghy a travel to their location across the reef and rocks.

I'm writing this as I prepare to board our flight out of Caracas.  When we get safe home, we will be publishing the detail story of this disaster, provoked by the ill judgement of a government official who decided to exercise abuse of power and hatred towards an american flag and Americans.  You will also learn about the incredible gentlemen who helped us after the accident.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Camille and Jerome,
so glad that you are all safe.
My prayers are with you and safe journey home. We will talk more.

Unknown said...

These days following this "accident" have been a trial on patience for me, waiting to hear more about your status. I am so glad to see you are back. Have a good rest and may God bless you now even more!!

Love,
Annette