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** Latest Accidents News **
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How to Survive a Rushing RiverWall Street JournalI had been rolling my boat without incident all day, but shooting the 3-foot waterfall I went off at the wrong angle, landed sideways and got pinned upside down—the cascade pushing me down every time I tried to roll up. I panicked, pulled out of the ...and more » |
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Boating safelyAirdrie EchoBut while it's rare to see a boat accident on the water, it's much more common to see accidents when loading or unloading boats, Fyfe said. He said he's seen someone get between a winch and the boat as it's being taken out of the water, which pinned ... |
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Born To Explore: A Really Stupid Way To Die (PHOTOS)Huffington PostBy spreading out my effort and making each movement part of a slow progress, I was able to quell the panic, gradually shift the boat that pinned me to the tree and climb my way through the branches to the surface. To my intense relief, the first thing ... |
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Omarr's daily astrological forecastChicago Tribune19): Ignore someone who tries to rock your serene, but powerful boat. It could be a family situation that offers unpredictable challenges to your patience and willpower. Remember, this too shall pass. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tread untested terrain. |
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Shipwrecked yacht owner: 'It's just devastating'New Zealand HeraldThe 22-foot yacht, named Nivana, was found around 6.30am yesterday pinned to the base of Mauao. The hull had been pierced and the boat was full of water, leaning about 30 degrees starboard. "You feel devastated, don't you? I guess a lot of people with ...and more » |
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Outlook bullish for new seasonDelmarva NowMonty Hawkins, who runs a business chartering his boat Morning Star out to fishing parties, also has his hopes pinned on sunny skies. He already has a lot of parties lined up as the sea bass fishery opens in time for Memorial Day weekend.and more » |
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Everett Councilman Drew Nielsen dies on riverHeraldNetNielsen, 61, perished after he was pinned beneath his boat in a particularly treacherous rapid on the Green River called the Nozzle. Nielsen, an expert-level rafter, was known for safety and meticulous planning, said Irv Wiswall of McMinnville, Ore., ...and more » |
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Spring Magic Today (holiday weekend T-storms, 90 by Sunday?)Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)If your boat has a cabin, then stay inside and avoid touching metal or electrical devices. If your boat doesn't have a cabin, stay as low as you can in the boat. Boaters should use extra caution when thunderstorm conditions exist and have a plan of ...and more » |
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