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 LOP deaths
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08/07/17 03:39 AM
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Beast From The East
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Two boys were killed yesterday and one is in critical condition after their sail boat hit the power line running across alley creek. Does anyone know how they got a sail boat tall enough to hit a power line under the bridge? News story
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 03:48 AM
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Siberman
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I read on FB that this is the second such accident .
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 11:27 AM
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Jarrett Latta
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How tall was the mast? I'm not sure I've ever seen a Transmission hung that low over water. Most likely 69 or 138kv. Sad deal and not something most people ever consider when enjoying the lake.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 01:27 PM
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tsspencer2887
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I saw an article that said that it was a Hobiecat Catamaran. I looked at their website and they have some models with masts as tall as 30'.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 01:33 PM
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Donald Harper
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My sympathy goes out to the families. Prayers sent.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 02:00 PM
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PondFish
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Two boys were killed yesterday and one is in critical condition after their sail boat hit the power line running across alley creek. Does anyone know how they got a sail boat tall enough to hit a power line under the bridge? News story The masts on those are easily retractable. You don't need a ramp to launch a Catamaran just a small piece of the shores edge where you can get it off the trailer.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 02:16 PM
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bassmanrudy
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D*&^ that's some horrible news... :-( I have seen line and lures hanging on that low line but def didn't think it was powered.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 02:38 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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If they are that low I'm shocked the utility doesn't have them marked. I bet they do in the future...
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 03:28 PM
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RedEar12
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If they are that low I'm shocked the utility doesn't have them marked. I bet they do in the future... The ones on Hurricane Creek are marked, but I don't think the ones in Alley are marked. Those lines are further back in the creek very close to where the timber starts.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 03:41 PM
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bigbass94
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Such a terrible incident. Prayers sent.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 03:44 PM
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Sinkey
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Sad deal indeed. Prayers to the families.
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Re: LOP deaths
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08/07/17 07:25 PM
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Beast From The East
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I just saw where the 11 year that was air lifted just passed away.
Prayers to all the families.
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