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University of Alabama swimmer killed in severe weather
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:43 am
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:43 am
RIP
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The University of Alabama has confirmed the death of one of their athletes in the severe weather that struck on Monday night/Tuesday morning.
University officials say junior John Servati was a swimmer for the school. He was taking refuge with a friend in the basement of a home in the 1400 block of 22nd Avenue when a retention wall gave way. Servati was taken to DCH, where he was pronounced deceased.
No other information is available at this time. Stay with this story for more information as it is released.
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The University of Alabama has confirmed the death of one of their athletes in the severe weather that struck on Monday night/Tuesday morning.
University officials say junior John Servati was a swimmer for the school. He was taking refuge with a friend in the basement of a home in the 1400 block of 22nd Avenue when a retention wall gave way. Servati was taken to DCH, where he was pronounced deceased.
No other information is available at this time. Stay with this story for more information as it is released.
This post was edited on 4/29/14 at 7:45 am
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:45 am to PuntBamaPunt
Hate that for the guy and his family.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:46 am to PuntBamaPunt
Saving his girlfriend... Prayers sent to the young man's family, friends and loved ones...
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:46 am to PuntBamaPunt
Way too young
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:47 am to PuntBamaPunt
Very tragic. RIP.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:48 am to spslayto
He's from Tupelo, too. Hope his family is safe.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:49 am to PuntBamaPunt
Damn, so this wasn't even tornado related? Just a freak accident?
or am I reading this wrong?
or am I reading this wrong?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:53 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
A retention wall gave away and he was crushed... Definitely due to the severe weather... So sad.
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:53 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
Whoever built/designed that retaining wall is gonna get sued.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:54 am to Ol'DirtyCam
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Whoever built/designed that retaining wall is gonna get sued.
Yep
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:55 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
That is just a horrible tragedy. Prayers for the family.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:57 am to PuntBamaPunt
Prayers for the family
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:57 am to PuntBamaPunt
RIP. Horrible to hear
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:57 am to PuntBamaPunt
RIP I hope his family is safe.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:58 am to PuntBamaPunt
that's horrible. Sad to hear.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:01 am to Ol'DirtyCam
There will be probably be some type of civil action but it's really hard to win a suit like that when a Tornado is involved... The plaintiffs have to prove the wall was in disrepair and that the Tornado wasn't severe enough to make it collapse had it been up to code .
Hate to hear about someone that young losing their life... Just terrible.
Hate to hear about someone that young losing their life... Just terrible.
This post was edited on 4/29/14 at 8:03 am
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:03 am to SouthOfSouth
Bad news, Prayers sent to family and friends.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:03 am to Ol'DirtyCam
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Whoever built/designed that retaining wall is gonna get sued.
It's an older part of town so chances are it was built way back in the 30's or 40's.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:04 am to PuntBamaPunt
Praying for his and the larger Alabama family today.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:04 am to PuntBamaPunt
So incredibly sad. The young are not meant to die.
Prayers for him, his family, and his friends.
Prayers for him, his family, and his friends.
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