Don’t let the amputated thumb distract you.
Not from the dangerous deck conditions brought on by heavy seas. Not from your spiking heart rate. Not from the hidden foot wound that might kill the fisherman missing the finger.
These are some of the mantras soaked up by local fishermen who participated in the first annual Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training this summer. The training is hosted by Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust in partnership with California and Oregon Sea Grant.
