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Drowning Lake Travis

2003 Reader Submission
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An article in yesterdays paper talked about a drowing in Lake Travis. A young man borrowed a friends personal watercraft to take it out. He was tossed a life jacket, but through it back to them saying he was only going out for a short spin. The craft hit an underwater rock, and the craft became unstable taking on water. He tried to swim back to shore, but did not make it. It may been due to the fact he was wearing a flannel shirt, leather jacket, and steel toed boots, that did not help.

Submitted on 10/30/2003

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: AustinAmericanStatesman 10/29

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Charles said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
There is a more complete version of this story in the slush pile rejects, but I'll assume this is the original submission. I can see the stupidity, but am having a little trouble with the humour. Leave it to the readers?


Bill said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
Stupid, yes, but drownings like this are just too common. Throwing back the life-jacket was also stupid, but not much more stupid than people who do not wear seat belts.


Glen said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
i couldnt find verification but agree with other mods leathers and steelcaps - definate DA if verified


Jack said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Couldn't verify it in the Austin or Houston newspapers, but I know the lake in question and parts of it do have lots and lots of rocks just under the surface.


Daniel said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Riding pwc's is stupid to begin with, but in steel boots & a leather jacket takes the cake. needs verification, though.


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