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Texas park ranger asking people to comply with social distancing is pushed into lake; suspect arrested
Fox News ^ | 5/2/20 | Peter Aitken

Posted on 05/02/2020 12:21:02 PM PDT by Impala64ssa

A Texas park ranger cautioned a group about coronavirus social distancing - only to get pushed into a lake. A recording of the incident shows the Commons Ford Metropolitan Park ranger asking a group gathered on the docks of Lake Austin to “disperse” because people were not standing six feet apart. The group was unlawfully drinking and smoking in the public park, as well. Just after someone tells the ranger “I got you,” a man runs up and pushes the ranger into the water. The man fell in as well, but he managed to climb out first and flee. Brandon Hicks, 25, was identified by a number of witnesses as the man who pushed the ranger. Hicks was arrested and charged with attempted assault on a public servant – a state felony – and damaging the ranger’s emergency radio, according to court documents seen by FOX 7. Officials say the "intentional and reckless action" by Hicks could have caused the park ranger to hit his head as he fell, becoming unconscious in water deep enough for him to drown. Hicks was in jail Friday with bail set at $7,500. Austin police officer Justin Berry, who arrested Hicks, told the Statesman that people were quick to help the ranger and identify Hicks as the assailant. “The patrons of the park actually came to the aid of the park ranger,” Berry said. “Several people came up to the ranger and apologized for the guy’s behavior. That’s the Austin we know, and that’s the Austin we love.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: health; lakeaustin; socialdistancing
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To: Impala64ssa

“Here! Hold Muh Beer!”


21 posted on 05/02/2020 12:48:29 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: IrishBrigade

It is amazing to see the cowed people on here. Pushing barney fife into the water when he is trying to trample on peoples’ rights is funny... yes he could have hit his head. ... but attempted murder? Ridiculous.

expensive and stupid to do so, but a hero in my book for a day...lol


22 posted on 05/02/2020 12:48:37 PM PDT by willyd (I for one welcome our NSA overlords)
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To: cuban leaf

No because I laughed also!


23 posted on 05/02/2020 12:49:00 PM PDT by Gerish (Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Ohh well.


24 posted on 05/02/2020 12:51:43 PM PDT by Husker24
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To: caltaxed

Im sure they will over charge him with a bunch of bs. Theres probably a “terrorism” charge somewhere in there.


25 posted on 05/02/2020 12:52:46 PM PDT by Husker24
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To: Kickass Conservative

“Are you confused? What does your reply have to do with what I Posted? I would appreciate an explanation.”

The government employee thug was violating their God-given right to assembly and free association as guaranteed by the Constitution. They were perfectly within their rights to push that government control freak into the lake. What don’t you understand? Just what the hell are you trying to “conserve”?


26 posted on 05/02/2020 12:53:34 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (If the Trump Administration doesn't prosecute the coup plotters he loses the election in 2020)
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To: cuban leaf
Am I a bad person because I laughed at that headline? ;)

I suspect many of us did. Too bad someone snitched on the fellow.

27 posted on 05/02/2020 12:55:32 PM PDT by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: yoe

I agree 1000%.

To every fool out there that thinks the government can still feed everybody as they are locked up in our homes you are delusional.

Just remember, if the government can declare your livelihood as nonessential then you as a human being are nonessential. You will be dealt with as “life unworthy of life” and a “useless eater” when the food and money run out.


28 posted on 05/02/2020 12:57:28 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (If the Trump Administration doesn't prosecute the coup plotters he loses the election in 2020)
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To: Impala64ssa

It must have been a Snowflake that invented social distancing


29 posted on 05/02/2020 12:58:13 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: cuban leaf
Am I a bad person because I laughed at that headline?

Am I a bad person because I was hoping someone shore side would have decked the punk as he was climbing out of the water?

30 posted on 05/02/2020 12:58:42 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: butlerweave

Heh, I was Social Distancing when Social Distancing wasn’t cool.


31 posted on 05/02/2020 1:00:05 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Impala64ssa

Good for him! Government will always stay out of control until it becomes painful for them otherwise.


32 posted on 05/02/2020 1:01:42 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: MrEdd
I want the ranger to be thrown into water repeatedly when he is off duty.

And I would like to see whoever attempts such an assault to be shot dead............

33 posted on 05/02/2020 1:01:45 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: cuban leaf

I say giddyup!


34 posted on 05/02/2020 1:02:30 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: cuban leaf

I say giddyup!


35 posted on 05/02/2020 1:02:30 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Kickass Conservative

“Outrageous. His Bail should be at least $100,000.”

Why, what kind of person are you?


36 posted on 05/02/2020 1:02:30 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: cuban leaf

I say giddyup!


37 posted on 05/02/2020 1:02:30 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Impala64ssa
Officials say the "intentional and reckless action" by Hicks could have caused the park ranger to hit his head as he fell, becoming unconscious in water deep enough for him to drown. Hicks was in jail Friday with bail set at $7,500.

But nothing ever happened to the officials who murdered children at Waco.

Know your place, serfs.

38 posted on 05/02/2020 1:02:44 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

No, you are just a punk, thinking little punk thoughts and projecting.

The concept of freedom frightens you, and you don’t like other people having it.


39 posted on 05/02/2020 1:03:22 PM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: yoe

40 posted on 05/02/2020 1:03:41 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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