Posted on 01/08/2019 3:57:41 AM PST by sodpoodle
his telephone ring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CokN5HgyfD8
I have no idea of the origin of that saying but many a fine cowboy were actually drowned in flooded fast moving creeks back in the day. It was indeed a hazard for people traveling by wagon, buggy, horseback, or foot and still today rapidly running water takes away cars and people. Especially in areas of flash floods.
My husband is a cowboy and about 15 years ago he had to save another cowboy from drowning while crossing flooding creek. The other man’s horse fell/rolled with him in the water. My husband nearly drowned trying to save him. No easy task to do a water rescue while wearing chaps, coat, boots...especially when the person you are saving is wearing the same.
Never underestimate the power of water, especially moving water.
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