What is your take on the man in the inflatable bubble that was rescued by the Coast Guard.

2014-10-05T19:18:35-04:00

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/04/us/ocean-bubble-rescue/index.html

We laugh and kid the Coast Guard about not being really part of the military, but realize how just important they are after hearing stories like this.

Man in inflatable bubble rescued off coast of Florida - CNN.com

An ultra-marathoner trying to "run" from Florida to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble was rescued after he signaled for help, the Coast Guard said.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 7:20 PM

2014-10-05T19:20:46-04:00

My take is that the Coast Guard has a very important mission. A good friend of mine is a senior Coast Guard lawyer. He reminds me that the USCG is part of the Department of Homeland Security, but they still are considered one of the five armed services. Many people have been saved by the Coast Guard, and the Coast Guard has played an important role in the "war" on drugs coming to the US.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 7:26 PM

2014-10-05T19:26:06-04:00

That guy in the bubble...utter and complete idiot....I have no idea what that guy thinks and don't really care. Making that attempt without support staff, sans gps and without survival gear - total stupidity....

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Oct 5 at 2014 7:30 PM

2014-10-05T19:30:15-04:00

Can't fix stupid....We may crack on the Coasties, but we all know we need them!

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Oct 5 at 2014 9:43 PM

2014-10-05T21:43:41-04:00

My first choice was the Coast Guard. But they wouldn't take my medical waiver, so I joined the Navy instead.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 6 at 2014 1:51 PM

2014-10-06T13:51:32-04:00

Send this dumb ass a bill for the cost of the rescue. As he knew there where risk in his stunt he was counting on the Coast Guard as his shadow team. His stunt, his bill.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Oct 6 at 2014 1:55 PM

2014-10-06T13:55:28-04:00

Bless his heart...

Why not rescue a man who (willingly) got into a bubble and started running (from nothing) on the open seas. If anyone needs rescuing, it's that guy lol.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2014 1:57 PM

2014-10-06T13:57:06-04:00

I applaud the patience of the Coast Guard while dealing with this ... .umm... person.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 6 at 2014 2:26 PM

2014-10-06T14:26:23-04:00

Ummm, the Coast Guard is taking away this guy's chance of a Darwin Award?

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 6 at 2014 2:35 PM

2014-10-06T14:35:50-04:00

Cases like this make me want to charge the person for the cost of teh rescue if it can be shown that their own actions caused them to get into trouble.....

Response by GySgt William Hardy made Oct 7 at 2014 1:57 PM

2014-10-07T13:57:03-04:00

The issue is real simple for me. When there is an emergency like in a natural disaster, or something that is outside of ourselves to prevent, then all is good when it comes to the Coast Guard coming to the rescue. When there is a "stunt", then that person should plan for emergencies like the woman who swam across the English Channel and was followed by a small boat and a larger ship. No need to call the military for assistance. They guy in the bubble should have done the same. Since he decided to call upon the Coast Guard for help, he should be charged for their services.