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That's not good. I hope everyone is alright. Barrel roll?
Some say roll some say stuff. Rumors flying now. Let the dust settle 1st.
Got this from another site:
Some say rolled some say stuffed. Got this from another site:
Serious Crash During Poker Run on Lake Cumberland; Initial Reports of Two Victims Being Airlifted
Posted by Laker Country in Lake Cumberland's Best Country on September 7, 2013 | no responses
WJRS NEWS has confirmed a single boat crash occured near Ramsey Creek around 10:35 a.m. during one of the first flights of Poker Run on Lake Cumberland. Initial reports from emergency personnel of two persons being airlifted by emergency helicopter services. WJRS NEWS will continue to follow this developing story and we will have more details during our 4:05 p.m. edition of WJRS NEWS on-the-air at 104.9 fm and on-line at lakercountry.com?.
Prayers out to everyone...
Our prayers go out to the boat drivers and their families. As boaters we never want to hear this type of news. I hope they will be ok!!
Airlifted... not good... We hope everyone comes out alright
Another picture. Reports from no official source are 2 deceased
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Saw this on OSO & RDP:
Brad's brother Brian just confirmed that Brad and Jeff did pass away. Already there is some shit happening at the Smith shop with Tyson Garvin.
This is from Brian-
Terrible news has come from the Lake Cumberland poker run today, my brother Brad Smith and Jeff Asbell crashed, and both passed away. Tyson Garvin, immediately upon learning this news, called the Joplin Sheriff's Department. Tyson is currently standing outside the gates of the Smith Power shop, Brad's father is standing on the inside of the gates with them locked. Tyson is claiming that he has property on the perimeters of Smith Power and that he is there to "claim" them. Tyson Garvin has had nothing to do with Smith Power in the recent years and has NO PROPERTY on the perimeter. Tyson Garvin is a DIRT BAG, NO ONE in powerboating should associate with him. He has launched an attack on my family during a very tragic time. His life is nothing but lies. His true colors are shining now, and hopefully everyone around the nation can get a true taste of his character.
Courtesy of JW. Thanks JW.
Just got this:
http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...land-poker-run
Our sincerest condolences to their family and friends. May they RIP and Godspeed. Very tragic news so sad.
Patyacht - I moved your thread. For some reason it was in the offroad section.
Some say.......hear say....even some saying it was caused by a wake of a rouge boat crossing in front of them.
It was none of those.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brBTPnREiKA
Terrible accident! :(
I would like to hear what experts think about how lives might be saved in this situation. Enclosed cockpits? HANS type equip? I don't know much about these and never have I gone that fast.
Thanks. So sad but this is the 2nd accident of this type this year. Time to learn for all of us. Was the lead - red boat angling right or did the green boat angle to the left or a little of both. Why was there a spectator boat so far out and so close to the action? Wonder if there was any helo shots so we can see a different angle and learn.
To me it looks similiar of the DCB that went down during Desert Strom this past spring, according to the video.
Never like reading/hearing stories like this. Sad deal all the way around.
:(
VERY sad
Super sad, RIP!!
From the video the red skater was overtaking the green skater. so I can't imagine the green skater had to turn to avoid a boat that just passed. after the flip you can see a third large cat pass between the wreck and the spectator boat so there seems to be plenty of room. It does not appear that the green boat was forced to go behind the red skater. Only aerial shots can give the whole story.
Its possible that when the green boat saw the red boat pass he was looking at it and naturally started to turn the way he was looking. at those speeds a very small turn at the wheel can make a huge difference in position. Its like when you go to change lanes on the freeway and look over your shoulder, its easy to slightly turn the way you are looking.
Either way its clear that cats going fast do not like to run in someones roost. Water does not compress like air and the water will lift the bow. Just like the DCB at DS. Although in that case it seems like the driver was forced or pinched. with just this video its hard to say the green Skater was forced to turn into the roost.
The one thing I hope happens from this is we start getting serious about proper safety gear. Its possible in this case proper neck restraints, jackets, and helmets would have saved two lives.
Disclaimer- this post is completely my own speculation.
MP