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What Cable?

2006 Reader Submission
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On August 2, 2001, two boats were sailing slowly upstream on the Connecticut River near Old Saybrook. One vessel was directly behind the other. An adventurous jet skier decided to thread the needle between the two. As he made a high speed approach, people on both boats attempted to warn him off with hand signals and horn blasts. But, the opportunity to jump the wake of the lead boat was too much for him to pass up.

There was only one problem that prevented the successful completion of the stunt – a steel tow line that connected the two boats together. The nominee died at the scene.

Please see the CT boating safety website for verification: http://dep.state.ct.us/whatshap/Press/2001/mf0803.htm

Submitted on 07/05/2006

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: CT DEP website on Aug3 2001

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I've seen the verification, but there are no mention of the details (unless you were a witness, in which case do let us know). With more detail, this could be a definite winner, as all the arrogance and stupidity I like are present. As it is, I will let it by with a neutral and let my fellow mods & the readers decide. This one would be fun to illustrate! :-)


Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award


Fitzroy said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
More detail would be nice, but I see this as sufficient. Also, the event itself neatly fits the archetype. I imagine this would be a great candidate for illustration as well as any future film or video projects, because it so has that "Icarus's wings melting" quality to the moment.


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