A pair of quick-thinking Kamloops boaters did their bit to stop a grass fire from spreading on Saturday afternoon.
Koyne Watson and Tasha Hunt were out on the South Thompson River in their jet boat when they saw smoke rising from the riverB次元官网网址檚 edge.
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It turns out it was and Watson leapt into action, using his motor to spray water on blaze.
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Lorrie Jane Arnott watched it all with her husband and daughter from a nearby boat.
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Watson and Hunt couldnB次元官网网址檛 believe theyB次元官网网址檇 actually doused a fire.
B次元官网网址淭here were people in boats and cheering. It was hilarious!B次元官网网址� Hunt laughed. B次元官网网址淚 canB次元官网网址檛 believe we shot the water up that high.B次元官网网址�
Most boats wouldnB次元官网网址檛 have been able to hit the flames, high up on the river bank as they were.
B次元官网网址淸WatsonB次元官网网址檚] got an inverter that makes it jet up as high as he wants,B次元官网网址� said Hunt.
Arnott was amazed.
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While Watson did have to replace a rubber trim on his boat, Hunt said that it didnB次元官网网址檛 sustain any serious damage.
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For her part, Arnott is grateful that Watson showed up when he did B次元官网网址� like many, she has friends and family affected by the wildfires.
B次元官网网址淢y friendB次元官网网址檚 family just lost their home and property and now my in-laws who live by Sheridan Lake may be evacuated,B次元官网网址� she said.
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