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July 13, 1939
The Western News
Libby, Lincoln County, Montana
What is this article about?
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Wiprud, with children, return from Oregon coast vacation where Dr. caught a 5-6 ft shark after intense struggle, plus salmon; saw whales, towed disabled boat; niece Jacqueline Stone visits.
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Libby Man Catches Shark Off West Coast
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Wiprud and children came back the first of the week from a trip to the coast beyond Portland, Ore., and now Dr. Wiprud has a fishing story that puts all local fishermen to shame. The Doctor and Mrs. Wiprud spent much of the time in deep sea fishing and the Doctor caught a shark that measured from five to six feet long. The shark put up a terrific fight and it was impossible to kill it before pulling it aboard. The captain was unwilling to pull the live shark onto the ship inasmuch as there were several fishermen on the small boat and he was afraid someone might be injured. The Wipruds caught a number of fine, large salmon besides the encounter with the shark.
The boat from which they fished went out from five to six miles from shore and then cruised about. There was much to interest one, Mrs. Wiprud reports. They saw three whales sporting around and large numbers of sharks. To add to the interest, another fishing boat became disabled and the Wiprud's boat had to tow it into harbor. All in all it was a most delightful vacation, says Mrs. Wiprud, and they are already looking forward to another trip next year.
The Wipruds were accompanied home by a niece, Miss Jacqueline Stone of Portland, who will visit here.
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Wiprud and children came back the first of the week from a trip to the coast beyond Portland, Ore., and now Dr. Wiprud has a fishing story that puts all local fishermen to shame. The Doctor and Mrs. Wiprud spent much of the time in deep sea fishing and the Doctor caught a shark that measured from five to six feet long. The shark put up a terrific fight and it was impossible to kill it before pulling it aboard. The captain was unwilling to pull the live shark onto the ship inasmuch as there were several fishermen on the small boat and he was afraid someone might be injured. The Wipruds caught a number of fine, large salmon besides the encounter with the shark.
The boat from which they fished went out from five to six miles from shore and then cruised about. There was much to interest one, Mrs. Wiprud reports. They saw three whales sporting around and large numbers of sharks. To add to the interest, another fishing boat became disabled and the Wiprud's boat had to tow it into harbor. All in all it was a most delightful vacation, says Mrs. Wiprud, and they are already looking forward to another trip next year.
The Wipruds were accompanied home by a niece, Miss Jacqueline Stone of Portland, who will visit here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Shark Catching
Deep Sea Fishing
Oregon Coast
Salmon
Whales
Boat Towing
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. C. W. Wiprud
Mrs. C. W. Wiprud
Miss Jacqueline Stone
Where did it happen?
Off The West Coast Beyond Portland, Ore.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. C. W. Wiprud
Mrs. C. W. Wiprud
Miss Jacqueline Stone
Location
Off The West Coast Beyond Portland, Ore.
Story Details
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Wiprud catch a five-to-six-foot shark after a fierce fight during deep sea fishing off the Oregon coast, along with large salmon; they observe whales and sharks, and their boat tows a disabled fishing vessel into harbor.