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Sean Penn's rescue bid sinks
Herald Sun (AU) ^
| 05sep05
Posted on 09/04/2005 3:34:56 PM PDT by veronica
EFFORTS by Hollywood actor Sean Penn to aid New Orleans victims stranded by Hurricane Katrina foundered badly overnight, when the boat he was piloting to launch a rescue attempt sprang a leak.
Penn had planned to rescue children waylaid by Katrina's flood waters, but apparently forgot to plug a hole in the bottom of the vessel, which began taking water within seconds of its launch.
The actor, known for his political activism, was seen wearing what appeared to be a white flak jacket and frantically bailing water out of the sinking vessel with a red plastic cup.
When the boat's motor failed to start, those aboard were forced to use paddles to propel themselves down the flooded New Orleans street.
Asked what he had hoped to achieve in the waterlogged city, the actor replied: "Whatever I can do to help."
With the boat loaded with members of Penn's entourage, including a personal photographer, one bystander taunted the actor: "How are you going to get any people in that thing?"
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To: veronica
Penn "escorted" by Doug BrinkleyOh, you have MADE my day! Girlie Man alert!
181
posted on
09/04/2005 5:13:18 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: Howlin
I figured folks needed a laugh!
182
posted on
09/04/2005 5:14:12 PM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(In Tampa Bay praying for all In Katrina's path.)
To: veronica
"With the boat loaded with members of Penn's entourage, including a personal photographer, one bystander taunted the actor: "How are you going to get any people in that thing?"
To which he was heard to reply "I am here as long as I am here, what I do is not important."
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posted on
09/04/2005 5:14:46 PM PDT
by
kublia khan
(absolute war brings total victory)
To: BIGLOOK
 |
Spicoli: "Hey, you're ripping my boating license." Mr. Hand: "Yes." Spicoli: "Hey bud, what's your problem?" Mr. Hand: "No problem at all. I think you know where the airport is, Mr. Spicoli." |
184
posted on
09/04/2005 5:15:11 PM PDT
by
StAnDeliver
("That was the gift the President gave us, the gift of happiness, of being together."-- Cindy Sheehan)
To: ErnBatavia
OMG......OMG........I am literally falling in the floor laughing!
Excellent!
185
posted on
09/04/2005 5:15:34 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: SmithL
He misunderstood the mission. Cindy actually invited him there to protest the National Guard.You notice he didn't have the guts to go anywhere near the military guys.
186
posted on
09/04/2005 5:16:38 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: veronica
Why is the water never deep enough when you want it to be?
187
posted on
09/04/2005 5:16:57 PM PDT
by
kublia khan
(absolute war brings total victory)
To: KS Flyover
Oh my........better than advertised!
188
posted on
09/04/2005 5:17:12 PM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: mystery-ak
ROFL along with you...
Dude, where's my life jacket?
189
posted on
09/04/2005 5:17:40 PM PDT
by
silverleaf
(Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
To: veronica
So how long are we going to give him before we send a rescue team out for the "rescuer"? Bwahahahahahahahahaha!
190
posted on
09/04/2005 5:17:47 PM PDT
by
Allosaurs_r_us
(I can't use the cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for making obscene gestures)
To: KS Flyover
Is he wearing a beret? LOL...
191
posted on
09/04/2005 5:19:00 PM PDT
by
veronica
("America has been killing people on this continent since it was started." - Mother Sheehan)
To: veronica
With the boat loaded with members of Penn's entourage, including a personal photographer, one bystander taunted the actor: "How are you going to get any people in that thing?"LOL! A personal photographer! Did he bring his manicurist, too? Sheesh, what a twit..
192
posted on
09/04/2005 5:20:02 PM PDT
by
cardinal4
("When the Levee breaks, Mama, you got to move....")
To: tiredoflaundry
Best laugh I've had all day! Saved the picture to cheer me up when I get future gloomy days. LOL
193
posted on
09/04/2005 5:21:23 PM PDT
by
Carolinamom
(Life is a journey, not a destination.)
To: KS Flyover
Thanks for the pic...I shouldn't be laughing, but this is too funny...
194
posted on
09/04/2005 5:21:51 PM PDT
by
mystery-ak
(Home of the free, because of the Brave.....do you understand that Cindy?)
To: mystery-ak
Where did he get that photogenic WHITE flak jacket?
195
posted on
09/04/2005 5:23:15 PM PDT
by
Carolinamom
(Life is a journey, not a destination.)
To: KS Flyover
There is a picture!!! LOL somemore!
196
posted on
09/04/2005 5:23:28 PM PDT
by
Clara Lou
(W00t! IBTZ ! FP! w00t!)
To: StAnDeliver
Once deposited on shore, Penn should wait on I-10 for evac. 3 or 4 days would be nice.
197
posted on
09/04/2005 5:23:32 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(I once opposed keelhauling but recently have come to my senses.)
To: Carolinamom
198
posted on
09/04/2005 5:23:52 PM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(In Tampa Bay praying for all In Katrina's path.)
To: veronica
199
posted on
09/04/2005 5:25:24 PM PDT
by
JediForce
(DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
To: Cougar66
Nagin was his first mate?
No way, he was with Madonna, before he beat her.
200
posted on
09/04/2005 5:26:39 PM PDT
by
DUMBGRUNT
(Sane, and have the papers to prove it!)
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