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Discussion in 'Current Affairs, News and Analysis' started by error_unknown, Jun 9, 2003.

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  1. error_unknown

    error_unknown

    error_unknown, Jun 9, 2003
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  2. 8esar

    8esar Old-Salt

    I pass on my deepest sympathies to the family at this time, this is a tragic loss.

    Me, my wife and son were sheltering in the furniture tent about 20 meters away from the balloon when it broke free. I had to shelter my son and wife when the tent we were sheltering in was ripped away by the wind. I havent seen weather like that in a long time.

    Again deepest sympathy to the family.
     
    8esar, Jun 9, 2003
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  3. PartTimePongo

    PartTimePongo LE

    My condolences also,to the family involved in this horrific tragedy.
     
    PartTimePongo, Jun 9, 2003
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  4. woopert

    woopert LE

    Sorry to hear. It isn't uncommon to see the Wx i that part of Germany change rapidly, I've seen it myself on a number of occasions.
     
    woopert, Jun 9, 2003
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  5. Gas Gas Gas

    Gas Gas Gas LE

    Even as a parent whose youngest is nearly five, I don't think I can truly imagine what the parents are going through.  My sympathy and prayers go out to them.
     
    Gas Gas Gas, Jun 9, 2003
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  6. Padwife

    Padwife Clanker

    Truly horrific. I heard the show was cancelled, but I don't think a lot of the people there knew why.

    Let's hope that this family receive every assistance and dignity they deserve.
     
    Padwife, Jun 9, 2003
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  7. Packard

    Packard Clanker

    This is truly awful. My deepest sympathies to all involved.
     
    Packard, Jun 9, 2003
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  8. vespa

    vespa

    same here , i don't know how it happened , if i have a child myself i would watch her like a hawk it unfortunate but i don't want to lose my child as well as i can imagine how it would feel. :'(

    my deepest sympathies to the famlies
     
    vespa, Jun 10, 2003
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  9. Wirecutters

    Wirecutters Clanker

    My sincere sympathies.

    Details are sketchy, and as mentioned in the report, the whole tragedy is being investigated. I do not wish you to think I am speculating on causes etc as this is neither the time nor the place.

    However, an heroic attempt was made by one man, to grab hold of the balloon and weigh it down. Unfortunately the freak gust was stronger, and caused him to be swept away as well. He was able to let go, but was seriously injured as he fell to the ground.
     
    Wirecutters, Jun 10, 2003
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  10. Magic_Mushroom

    Magic_Mushroom LE

    My deepest sympathies to the family concerned.  As the father of a young family myself, I cannot begin to imagine how the parents of the poor girl are feeling right now.  My thoughts and prayers are with them.
    M2 :'(
     
    Magic_Mushroom, Jun 10, 2003
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  12. error_unknown

    error_unknown

    My sympathies and prayers are with the family..how dreadfully sad  :'(
    Do hope the injured guy recovers soon.
                                                                       BB.
     
    error_unknown, Jun 10, 2003
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