I was afraid at first to post this info. I felt a lot of guilt (stupidity) for allowing us to get in such a dangerous position. All of your positive responses are very kind and have helped me cope with this accident.

In the end, I had to post this message to hopefully warn everyone else of the perils of fishing Cumberland River (or any river). I am living proof that a small lapse in judgement can create a world of danger. I would not want anyone else to go through what we did this weekend.

Hopefully, this will help someone else learn from my mistakes.