As summer fades into memory (very quickly), here’s a nice beach story.
Westporter Brian Chapman lives a quiet life. His daughter Colby (Staples High School Class of 2011) says his favorite activities are golf, and watching the sunset several times a week at Compo’s South Beach, with a circle of friends. She relays this story, from her mother.
The other night, Brian noticed a seagull struggling in the water. He borrowed a nearby kayak, and quickly paddled out.
Brian Chapman paddles out…
The bird’s wings were tangled in a fishing line, and a lure was wrapped around one leg. Brian got the bird in the boat. His reluctant passenger nipped him many times, as Brian paddled to shore.
With the help of the kayak owner, they untangled the bird. Within minutes, it flew off into another beautiful Westport sunset.
…and saves a seagull.
