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Frightening Incident

Started by Andre, March 30, 2019, 05:32:09 PM

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Andre

Came across this story from Sail magazine.  Important reading, no matter your opinion of the outcome ....

https://www.sailfeed.com/2019/03/the-tragedy-of-david-pontious-did-a-scopolamine-patch-drive-him-to-suicide/

Finbar Beagle

Andre,

Thank you for sharing.  It is a fascinating read.
And a lot to think about,
Brian, Finbar Beagle's Dad

CP 19 MkII- Galway Terrapin, Hull 372
Northern Barnegat Bay, NJ

bruce

Indeed, thanks Andre. I didn't realize the scopolamine patches had such issues. Good to know.
Bruce
Aroo, PC 308
Narragansett Bay, RI

jdklaser

Wow.  Complex chemicals kill.    I usually keep a couple of bottles of home brew ginger beer (non alcoholic) along with a small bag of candied ginger.  It wards off sea sickness and goes great with a shot of black strap molasses rum at the end of the day.