Aleh Kalman had been swimming about 150 feet from the edge of the Nevada Fall on Saturday afternoon when he was caught up in the swift current of the Merced River, the National Park Service reported. The 19-year-old Sacramento resident had gone to the park with a church group, the park service said.

Searchers on foot and a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew attempted to find Kalman on Saturday, but had to cut short efforts at nightfall. The grim task resumed Sunday, aided by three dog teams, the service said.

Presumably, either he presumed God would protect him, or the church school needs to add Darwinism to its curriculum.

Submitted on 06/02/2013

Submitted by: Chuck Weinstein
Reference: http://us.cnn.com/2013/06/02/us/california-yosemite-search/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Ignoring signs and a railing to tempt fate with a 600 foot waterfall is worthy of a nomination as far as I'm concerned. Thanks, Chuck!

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Love how so many of our candidates seem to think warning signs are for decoration. Thanks, Chuck!

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