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Old 01-14-2016, 11:21 AM   #106
Hawgwash
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Originally Posted by koliver;
Those current have claimed lives over the years, most notably, about 5 yrs ago a pair of Coast Guard Aux (volunteers) on a practice run. They also claimed a tug that allowed its barge in tow to overtake it, turtling the tug.
Most of the lives lost are locals or people who at least know the risks but either through complacency or cockiness take them anyway. And while we are adrift here; what they have done to the hillsides and Narrows Inlet is sickening.
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