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Posted: 7/26/2013 4:53:34 AM EDT
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Yep. Got a Benchmade Houdini in the truck at all times.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 4:54:49 AM EDT
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Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:01:52 AM EDT
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Darwin was sure to get them on the second try........
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:07:54 AM EDT
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stupid does hurt and sometimes it kills.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:09:26 AM EDT
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Weather and being unfamiliar with the area were factors in this case. The boat landing isn't very well marked either.
I am pretty sure they panicked and made very little effort to escape once they started sinking. One of them was on the phone with 9-1-1 when they went under. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:32:35 AM EDT
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Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp. Definitely file this under 'best practices.' |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:33:58 AM EDT
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Those two had to be the dumbest two women ever.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 5:42:51 AM EDT
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Those two had to be the dumbest two women ever. This. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 6:02:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 6:44:20 AM EDT
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Calling 911 fine...but you really think rescue will be there before you go all the way down in the drink? What were they thinking....
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Posted: 7/26/2013 6:45:55 AM EDT
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If your family is as dumb as those two, there's nothing you can do to prevent their early demise.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 7:36:37 AM EDT
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talkin on the phone when they should have been swimmin, seems like they would have had time to roll down a window or open a door as far as they floated.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 7:56:54 AM EDT
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FFS... I have no words for this... sorry the child was lost.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 9:15:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2013 9:48:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks for your input. I did a search, and actually looked through GD, and didn't find either thread. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:02:58 AM EDT
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Lol at the end it says "organic farmers" haven't met many who live in reality.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:07:10 AM EDT
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Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:10:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol at the end it says "organic farmers" haven't met many who live in reality. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:14:18 AM EDT
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I should not be telling anyone anything about water, since I was always the first one out on the lake for Ice Fishing in my f-250, right around 8 inches I would be out on it when most would wait for 12.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:16:34 AM EDT
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The fog in Maine can roll in off the ocean and cover the coast as thick as cotton candy.
When I was younger and living in Maine, my roommates and I were playing Ultimate Frisbee with some other people in a public park when just before dusk, the fog just rolled in through the trees. In a matter of moments, you couldn't even see your feet on the ground, much less throw and catch a frisbee. If you haven't experienced it, you have no idea. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:18:11 AM EDT
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I imagine they tried to open the doors and couldn't. The water pressure quickly builds to the point that even a strong man isn't going to budge it, let alone a pregnant woman awkwardly fumbling at it in a panic. Like the OP says, neither of them had a plan. They'd probably never considered the possibility and how to respond. Judging by some of the responses, I imagine neither have many of you. I just feel bad for the dog.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:18:43 AM EDT
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After the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, i outfitted my vehicles with these: Res-Q-Me
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:19:16 AM EDT
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Just picked up 4 scuba tanks... I'm good for at lest the drive home.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:22:34 AM EDT
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Every time I see this story here, I just keep thinking one thing....poor dog.
Oh make that 2 things... I cant believe you can get cell reception underwater in an upside down vehicle. Technology is truly amazing. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:25:36 AM EDT
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Calling 911 fine...but you really think rescue will be there before you go all the way down in the drink? What were they thinking.... The same thing most of society thinks: 911 and the government will always be there to save you. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:28:19 AM EDT
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Calling 911 fine...but you really think rescue will be there before you go all the way down in the drink? What were they thinking.... Hey! They respond to a home invasion in time to stop a speeding bullet in mid flight, and save your bacon. Joe Biden told me. Must be true. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:36:18 AM EDT
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I've always heard wait for car to fill up - once pressure is equalized you can open the doors - right?
So you got a few seconds to get unbuckled and situated for occupants to make their move at the right time. Can someone confirm - ive never had the chance to try this and Id rather avoid it if possible. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:47:51 AM EDT
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Definitely file this under 'best practices.' Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp. Definitely file this under 'best practices.' I got a good laugh out of that.  Thanks buddy.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 10:51:21 AM EDT
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When the GPS says "Turn right, and drive 3000 miles to destination", don't believe it.
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Posted: 7/26/2013 11:53:02 AM EDT
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Just picked up 4 scuba tanks... I'm good for at lest the drive home. You do know they ship empty right? Be sure to have them filled before trying to breathe with them. 
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Posted: 7/26/2013 11:58:46 AM EDT
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Or better yet, tell them not to drive off a boat ramp. Or get into a car with a Kennedy. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 11:59:00 AM EDT
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I've always heard wait for car to fill up - once pressure is equalized you can open the doors - right? So you got a few seconds to get unbuckled and situated for occupants to make their move at the right time. Can someone confirm - ive never had the chance to try this and Id rather avoid it if possible. My understanding is similar. Get yourself situated so you're ready to exit once the pressure normalizes, be ready to hold your breath, then break a window. Once the water rushing in equalizes the pressure, you should be able to exit and swim up for air without too much difficulty. The challenge is mental: Not panicking while the water comes rushing in. Panicking is often what would kill you. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 7:13:39 PM EDT
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My understanding is similar. Get yourself situated so you're ready to exit once the pressure normalizes, be ready to hold your breath, then break a window. Once the water rushing in equalizes the pressure, you should be able to exit and swim up for air without too much difficulty. The challenge is mental: Not panicking while the water comes rushing in. Panicking is often what would kill you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've always heard wait for car to fill up - once pressure is equalized you can open the doors - right? So you got a few seconds to get unbuckled and situated for occupants to make their move at the right time. Can someone confirm - ive never had the chance to try this and Id rather avoid it if possible. My understanding is similar. Get yourself situated so you're ready to exit once the pressure normalizes, be ready to hold your breath, then break a window. Once the water rushing in equalizes the pressure, you should be able to exit and swim up for air without too much difficulty. The challenge is mental: Not panicking while the water comes rushing in. Panicking is often what would kill you. When Mythbusters did the massive tests on how to escape they tried the equalization theory. Surprisingly, it didn't work immediately. They found it took almost a full minute to be able to open the door. They couldn't explain it, but it happened consistently. They found the best way is to get the windows down asap, and crawl out before the water came in, or let the car submerge and get out the window. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 8:38:19 PM EDT
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I keep a sharpened center punch in the drivers door compartment of all my cars. It sounds stupid, but there is a water filled canal along nearly every Florida road.
I put a car in one when I was a kid. Fortunately it was only deep enough to ruin the car not submerge it. |
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Posted: 7/26/2013 8:51:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've always heard wait for car to fill up - once pressure is equalized you can open the doors - right? So you got a few seconds to get unbuckled and situated for occupants to make their move at the right time. Can someone confirm - ive never had the chance to try this and Id rather avoid it if possible. Nope, get out as soon as possible, not many people can hold their breath long enough for that scenario to work. For example: Richard Hammond drowns on Top Gear... |
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