To: InvisibleChurch
The cyclist managed to scramble to safety on the bridge's concrete piling, and then climbed onto support beams 12 feet above water, where he began to scream for help. OH FOR G-D'S SAKE!!!
If I saw some pantywaist screaming for help because he was 12 feet above water, I'd laugh my ass off at him and keep walking, too! What is he, part cat?
To: Lazamataz
LOL you just gave me a Coke-through-the-nose moment. In my cube at work it's not like I can hide it, either. I have some explaining to do...
To: Lazamataz
Well, Laz, I wouldn't have jumped... 12 feet is a long ways in the dark... and who knows what is down there, or what the bank is like getting back out!
Is the water 2 feet deep or 20? - is it rocky or sandy? - is there any light at all to see where you are going clambering back out?
People are awfully quick to laugh at this guy's situation (it is easy from the comfort of our keyboards - I did it too).. I don't know how much of an idiot he was for riding off the bridge in the first place, but still... We all have a few moments in life where we are not our best. I would have helped him out, but I am sure all but the biggest butt-heads would have too.
To: Lazamataz
The next time the air is cold enough to give someone hypothermia, I want you to go to the nearest bridge and look down into the water. I want you to think about the possible consequences of jumping in and swimming to shore where you might find a place to get out of the water.
My friend lives up near that area in Libby Montana and they were driving through the snow a couple of days ago. The spring runoff is starting. Please think about it.
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