Author Topic: Mugged at Centenary Park - Port Alfred (Read 9790 times)

BigMatt · « **on:** December 13, 2010, 08:55:04 PM »

Hi Gents,

Just letting you know that I got mugged by 5 chaps today at Centenary Park in Port Alfred whilst pumping prawns. Being new to the area, I didnt think it was an issue considering I've fished the Richards Bay area for years without hassle. Turns out it is known as a no go area locally, but me having only lived here a month missed the memo.

Dont make the same mistake I did. They made off with my car radio and phone, but I got my car keys and sim card back with a bit of sweet talking. They seemed amateurish but I wasnt taking chances with there being 5 of them. Let them have what they want, unless you have a gun, then shoot them in the feet!!!

Cheers

BM

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2010, 09:01:47 PM »

Hard Luck BM glad you made it through without any bodily harm radio's and cell's can be replaced

John F · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2010, 09:03:46 PM »

Sorry about that BigM...

At least no harm was done... a phone is just a piece of plastic and a radio... oh well can always get a new one...

BigMatt · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2010, 09:19:40 PM »

Thanks Gents,

Im no hero, and none of which they took was worth getting stabbed over. Like you said, I can get new electronics. Its more the thought that I cant go pump prawns in peace that bothers me.

I like to look at it in the way that they felt they needed 5 guys to take me on. Helps dampen the pride knock I took at having to undo the radio myself and hand it over....MORONS!!!!!

Thanks again guys

BM

fedu · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2010, 09:45:05 PM »

BigMatt,

You did well, better to let the rings go and save the fingers, you can allways buy new rings...

Cam Mundy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2010, 09:46:53 PM »

Plus look on the bright side they didn't get your prawns.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2010, 06:46:30 AM »

Quote from: Cam Mundy on December 13, 2010, 09:46:53 PM

Plus look on the bright side they didn't get your prawns.

Only a fisherman!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:39:16 AM »

BM... go again... this time take a concealed Glock with under your armpit. They won't be expecting that!

Andre Laas · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:49:58 AM »

Bastids!!! Glad you are OK!!! I would also think twice about taking you on without at least 4 buddies

It is actually just infuriating that we have to constantly worry about where we go to practice our sport!

jaenswart · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2010, 08:18:59 AM »

Location location location...it's what the guys on those tour boats always say when you go around the second bend at Port Alfred

Willie · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2010, 08:41:36 AM »

Sorry to here Big Mat but as long as you are OK!

Rods · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2010, 08:55:23 AM »

Sorry that this had to happen to you Matt. Just glad you ok boet.

Moral of the story is come back to the Bay. Missing my regular fishing buddies. Lol.

Take care and have a fantstic Christmas.

Homie · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:15:52 AM »

Sheesh !
Sorry BM ! Glad you ok bud !

Maybe go again with some mates.... leave them in the car and then yell.... Surplise !

Rods · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:35:09 AM »

@Homie - 'SURPLISE???.

Didnt know you had some chinese blood in you boet.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:39:08 AM »

Not good to hear , my folks used to stay in P.A quite a while back and even then vehicles were been broken into at Centenary park , looks like theyve gotten a bit braver since then , sad i tell that u cant even go wet a line on your own nowadays even in a built up area... at least they left u alone BM and only took some electrics off you.

Homie · « **Reply #15 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:43:16 AM »

Quote from: Rods on December 14, 2010, 09:35:09 AM

@Homie - 'SURPLISE???.

Didnt know you had some chinese blood in you boet.

Hahahahaha ! I have no idea what happened there !

Rods · « **Reply #16 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:47:56 AM »

Just plead the 5th bru, plead the 5th.

BigMatt · « **Reply #17 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:41:18 AM »

Thanks Guys,

@jaenswart - seems I chose the worst spot in town to pump prawns. Every time I tell someone local I get that "oh did you really go to centenary park" look. Looks like I need to research on UA a bit more before exploring.

@Cam - they actually did. I hadn't pumped before they bothered, and in my rage and rush I left the lttle bakkie of prawns by the water. Maybe they will still be there and I can fetch them on route up the river this evening.

@Reefs - Whenever we fished anywhere north or south of richards bay on the beaches, KK would always bring his CZ, and other guys would generally have at least one armed individual with them. I don't necessarily promote edc'ing a pistol with you whenever and wherever you are, but once I can apply, I will own one to carry when heading to remote fishing areas etc. The story would have ended very differently had I been carrying the glock I wish owned.

@Homie - When you come down we can sit in the car and wait. If anything happens, we can just phone inspector Sithole!!!

@Rods - Who would have thought that having never been bothered in richards bay that it would happen in my first prawn pumping trip here in sleepy port alfred. I used to pump prawns twice a week, be it alone, in the evening etc, and was never bothered. I'll come visit one holiday and we can make a plan to fish together. I've yet to hook a decent fish off the pier!

Thanks guys

BM

BigMatt · « **Reply #18 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:42:58 AM »

Oh and a safe Christmas fishing time to all!!

BM

Homie · « **Reply #19 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:44:25 AM »

Quote from: BigMatt on December 14, 2010, 10:41:18 AM

@Homie - When you come down we can sit in the car and wait. If anything happens, we can just phone inspector Sithole!!!

LOL !!! You still remember !