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re: Any better details about the Vandy pitcher?
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:18 pm to cubsfan5150
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:18 pm to cubsfan5150
I read, he yelled for help, but everyone thought he was playing. One person went after him, but couldn't make it back with him. Sounds like a cramp or a medical emergency.
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:19 pm to JustinT37
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Because this is the place to save people from drowning, fricking idiot.
I now realize this is a safe space. My apologies
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:23 pm to KTownRebel
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now realize this is a safe space. My apologies
Sounds like you want it to be a safe place to be an a-hole.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:24 pm to cubsfan5150
Here's what I could find and the body was found not that far from shore but it was in 25 feet of water. LINK. The Sheriff's report referenced in the story would undoubtedly have more information.
It seems as though there have been a lot of news stories over the years about athletes drowning but that could be because of their notoriety.
One time when I was at the ocean in FL a man was not very far from the bank calling for help but he could not make it to shore. In that case I have no doubt the undercurrent was the major problem. In his case he was fortunate as some jet skiers were close by and were able to rescue him.
It seems as though there have been a lot of news stories over the years about athletes drowning but that could be because of their notoriety.
One time when I was at the ocean in FL a man was not very far from the bank calling for help but he could not make it to shore. In that case I have no doubt the undercurrent was the major problem. In his case he was fortunate as some jet skiers were close by and were able to rescue him.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:26 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
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Oh look another Arkansas fan being a complete a-hole about the vandy situation
Please don't lump this retard in with Arkansas fans.
The salinity of ocean water makes objects much more buoyant than in fresh water.
That's basic 3rd grade science project stuff.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:29 pm to cubsfan5150
Solid find OP. Very interesting.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:30 pm to cubsfan5150
Here's a guy that might have been in similar shape, swimming in the ocean, which was likely far more difficult, but made it to safety.
Actually swimming in the ocean is easier, salt water makes you more buoyant
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:36 pm to KTownRebel
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To push for awareness and prevent more accidents? You are the problem
This is what it's come to. I am now siding with KTown (and the OP, for that matter).
Rest of you can EAD. It was a legitimate question phrased appropriately.
Upvotes given.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:37 pm to Ag Zwin
Please correct me if wrong, but happened night before regional, right?
If so, why was he not with his team?
If so, why was he not with his team?
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:39 pm to Rouge
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Please correct me if wrong, but happened night before regional, right?
If so, why was he not with his team
Don't ask such insensitive questions, you inconsiderate a-hole!!!
/tRant
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:41 pm to Rouge
WE NEED SOME MUSCLE OVER HERE!
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:42 pm to cubsfan5150
Lakes are really dangerous. You get a cramp or pass out and go under the water it is so deep you're a gonner
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:46 pm to KTownRebel
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WE NEED SOME MUSCLE OVER HERE
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:55 pm to cubsfan5150
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It doesn't really make sense
I mean it doesn't if you haven't spent much time around lakes or rivers. It's real easy to underestimate the depth of a lake and the shite in the lake that you could easily get snagged on, effectively pulling you under.
And you don't have to be drunk to make those mistakes either.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 2:56 pm to kbrake37
Except for the fact that you typically don't have large waves pushing you under in a lake... So yes, calm waters the ocean is easier, it's rarely calm in the Atlantic.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:02 pm to JustinT37
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"To push for awareness & prevent more accidents? You are the problem" haha and u are a a-hole
Because this is the place to save people from drowning, fricking idiot.
And talking about a bad situation on a message board makes it worse?
Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:08 pm to cubsfan5150
I'm curious as well.
Have an upvote.
Have an upvote.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:29 pm to dkreller
Freak accidents happen all the time on water. I went to high school with a guy that was a lifeguard, jumped in off a non moving boat in a lake to chill on a tube, never came up till it was to late. Junped feet first, no trauma, not drunk, not suicidal, just didnt come back up for whatever reason. I've lived on a lake my whole life and still consider myself a strong swimmer and don't use a life jacket as often as I should. It's just much more dangerous than you think.Noone will likely ever know what happened. If your the praying type send good vibes to the family, if not then just keep the family in your thoughts. Promising Young man lost his life and that's never good.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 3:34 pm to jackmanusc
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Rip tides are deceptively dangerous
No such things in a lake. There are wakes from other boats, but no rip tides/currents.
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