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chemgear · 07-04-2012, 10:11 AM

Seems like these people keep ignoring the warnings:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...989/story.html

Four rafters who capsized in Harvie Passage on Monday, including the man fatally injured after falling into its swift currents, were warned to turn back because boating conditions were too dangerous.

Charges are still being considered in the case, but emergency responders are frustrated the death happened at all.

"They were stopped on the river, made aware (of dangerous conditions) and the vessel was inspected," said Calgary Police Service marine unit Acting Sgt. Ed Perkins.

"Unfortunately, it does seem that a lot of the people we stop out on the river are aware of the risks," Perkins said.

07-04-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	Rafters ignored danger warnings prior to fatal capsizing Seems like these people keep ignoring the warnings: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...989/story.html Four rafters who capsized in Harvie Passage on Monday, including the man fatally injured after falling into its swift currents, were warned to turn back because boating conditions were too dangerous. Charges are still being considered in the case, but emergency responders are frustrated the death happened at all. "They were stopped on the river, made aware (of dangerous conditions) and the vessel was inspected," said Calgary Police Service marine unit Acting Sgt. Ed Perkins. "Unfortunately, it does seem that a lot of the people we stop out on the river are aware of the risks," Perkins said.