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Tallpine

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Real survivor story
« on: January 08, 2012, 11:25:07 AM »
Why people bungee jump is beyond my understanding, but this little gal must have quite a lot of stamina and clear thinking under pressure:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/01/08/tourist-survives-plunge-into-crocodile-infested-waters-after-bungee-cord-snaps/

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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2012, 11:56:29 AM »
Probably scared the **** out of the crocs ...... [tinfoil] [popcorn]
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2012, 12:45:40 PM »
Especially in third world countries..... :facepalm:
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 01:22:29 PM »
Quote from: JamisJockey on January 08, 2012, 12:45:40 PM
Especially in third world countries..... :facepalm:

What's worse: swimming through crocodile infested waters, or spending a week in a Zimbabwe hospital?
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Re: Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 04:14:09 PM »
Well that's a hell of a way to ring in the new year
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 04:31:42 PM »
She's Australian.  She's got like 200+ years of natural eugenics backing her, regarding hostile conditions and animals that *will* kill you.  =D
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012, 05:49:19 PM »
Quote from: S. Williamson on January 08, 2012, 04:31:42 PM
She's Australian.  She's got like 200+ years of natural eugenics backing her, regarding hostile conditions and animals that *will* kill you.  =D

Yeah, but do they tie kids' feet together and throw them in a lake to teach them how to swim ?   =|
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2012, 07:25:31 PM »
Ask any Aussie, and I bet you a strip of bacon the answer is Yes.  :laugh:
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Re: Real survivor story
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2012, 10:21:34 PM »
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Why people bungee jump is beyond my understanding,

It seemed like the thing to do at the time. Almost 20 years ago, last day of Sturgis bike rally 1992.
It was a total adrenalin rush.
But, when they bounced the next guy on the ground it kind of spoiled the experience for me, we had flipped a coin to see who got to go first. I've actually got the guy hitting the ground on video (compact VHS) I need to get it converted someday before it is too late.
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