While sailing on the muddy Los Angeles River, two adventurers' boat overturned on a shoal. After righting their boat, "Foghorn" Eldridge is seen up to his chest in mud, blowing the distress horn. "Wharf Rat" Watson waves the flag he had intended to plant on the shores of Long Beach, if and when they sailed the length of the river.
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