Nasty way to die

eddie · 08-27-13, 02:23 PM

To be attacked by a crocodile is a nasty way to die. This guy had been drinking during his friends birthday party when they decided to swim across the Mary River down in OZ. The river is infested with salt water croc, who can grow to 23 feet long and weigh almost a ton! Plenty of signs along the river say no swimming in river because of the crocs.

But take a dose of stupidity and some booz, and he jumped in. Got halfway across the river when he decided to return. As he did a croc came out of the water and clamped his jaws around him. Pulled him under and drowned him. Witnesses said they saw the croc with the guy in his mouth swimming up river a bit later. Rescuers showed up to search for him, and had to have the police shoot 4 crocs to make it safe for them to search!

I'm sorry this guy lost his life, but its his own fault. He knew better, but now his family has to suffer. I feel sorry for them.

http://news.msn.com/world/body-of-cr...m-aussie-river

Wolferz · 08-27-13, 03:59 PM

Not that it's strictly Australians who show poor judement...

Well, maybe it is.

TarJak · 08-27-13, 05:01 PM

Simple rules. Don't go swimming in rivers in the Northern Territory and tropical Australia.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...postcount=1179

08-27-13, 05:10 PM

I like the part where they say it 'was a silly thing to do'.
YA THINK?

eddie · 08-27-13, 05:25 PM

Did you go over and pet one of the "locals" TarJak?

Sailor Steve · 08-27-13, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie

Did you go over and pet one of the "locals" TarJak?

You haven't met the man. If I was a croc I'd be scared to go near him.

08-27-13, 02:23 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Nasty way to die To be attacked by a crocodile is a nasty way to die. This guy had been drinking during his friends birthday party when they decided to swim across the Mary River down in OZ. The river is infested with salt water croc, who can grow to 23 feet long and weigh almost a ton! Plenty of signs along the river say no swimming in river because of the crocs. But take a dose of stupidity and some booz, and he jumped in. Got halfway across the river when he decided to return. As he did a croc came out of the water and clamped his jaws around him. Pulled him under and drowned him. Witnesses said they saw the croc with the guy in his mouth swimming up river a bit later. Rescuers showed up to search for him, and had to have the police shoot 4 crocs to make it safe for them to search! I'm sorry this guy lost his life, but its his own fault. He knew better, but now his family has to suffer. I feel sorry for them. http://news.msn.com/world/body-of-cr...m-aussie-river Last edited by eddie; 08-27-13 at 02:58 PM.

08-27-13, 03:59 PM	#2
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Not that it's strictly Australians who show poor judement... Well, maybe it is. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

08-27-13, 05:01 PM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Simple rules. Don't go swimming in rivers in the Northern Territory and tropical Australia.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...postcount=1179

08-27-13, 05:10 PM	#4
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I like the part where they say it 'was a silly thing to do'. YA THINK?

08-27-13, 05:25 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Did you go over and pet one of the "locals" TarJak?