Bassmasters James Niggemeyer saves man and his toddler on Lake Murray.
Bassmasters Niggemeyer saves man and toddler: On Thursday, the first day of the Bassmaster Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash on Lake Murray, James Niggemeyer, a Bassmaster tournament fisherman and his Marshal, Russ Sorrells, were speeding to a fishing spot when they saw something they only ever heard about.
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“When you see a head in the water, arms flailing, and a boat running, it’s a bad situation,” said James.
James Niggemeyer
They came upon a man and his toddler son in the water and their boat was still under power and heading right toward them.
“James put the boat we were in, his boat, in front of it,” said Russ. “I tried to do everything I could to stop it, but it rammed James’ boat.”
“Russ was Johnny on the spot,” said James. “It was like Baywatch, he jumped in there, killed the ignition and grabbed the boy.” ….
The boy had a life jacket on, his dad didn’t, according to the fishermen.
Way to Be James!! Keep up the good work!
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