Superhero at the River, Thanks! (+MORE CAMWHORE) (624 hits)
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Submitted by S.I. Co. (View user info) at 2009-06-02 11:47:51 EDT
The place is called Pony Pastures and is on the James River, more specifically a stretch of rocks that line Belle Island, see here: http://tinyurl.com/mwg7bk Over the past few weeks Richmond has seen more than its fair share of rain, resulting in the water table being higher than usual. One such occurrence of this is when Richmond flooded in 2004: http://homepage.mac.com/ken.weber/Historic_Flood_2004/Personal22.html I remember seeing water come up to within feet of my doorstep thinking "oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, oh shit..."
A few days later I visited this same Pony Pastures and attempted to traverse the water with my roommate. The rocks here are the size of small houses and allow you to lay out on them and sometimes even cross the river. Normally the water is low and not strong enough to sweep you away...normally. Needless to say that we didn't take two steps into the water before being manhandled down river. This wasn't a big deal as we weren't out deep enough and I was able to swim to a near rock, but barely. My roommate didn't fare so well and luckily there were people there with rope packs to throw to him. All in all, a moderately scary situation but easily handled. Even if the guy's with the rope pack weren't there he would have been swept downriver and jettisoned to the side about 20 yards further.
I was at this Pony Pastures this weekend past and saw something a bit troubling. At first everything was going great. Beer in hand, my brother and I bullshitted with one another talking about what a beautiful day it was, how shitty the water was, and about past times at this gathering spot when out of the corner of my eye I see a guy swimming down river. It dawned on me that he was pretty far off the bank of rocks when I hear what appears to be Dolph Lundgren yell out "you okay?" to which a faint response of "no" was faintly audible.
Dolph Lundgren takes off in a full out swim (he was already in the water tossing football) to about the 20 yards where the guy is, grabs him, and swims him to a rock that on any other day would be visible above the water. Like I said, the waters were high from the excess rainwater. He manages to get the guy standing up where you can see that he is visibly shaken up, devoid of anything remotely resembling energy and I started to wonder exactly how long he was out there. I don't know if the adrenaline got to Dolph and the victim or if the roar of the water was too loud but multiple times they were told to stay put, someone was going to get a throw rope.
They sat there for about 10 minutes while a crowd gathered so the victim could regain his energy and you could see Dolph telling the guy what the next plan of action was seeing how they weren't out of the water, or danger yet. I tried to yell and tell him that they were going to get a rope but after about 10 minutes they took the plunge with a deflated gasp coming out of many of the onlookers. I kid you not, that this dude stood about 6'4", was shredded in every muscle group, and even I was envious of his well sculpted body.
Somehow he managed to get to another rock, about 20 feet downriver whereupon the guys who went to get the rope returned, about 15 minutes later. The first throw rope didn't reach. Onlookers neared the 100 person mark now, from what usually would be about 35 people to this particular rock. The second rope reached and Dolph Lundgren made the victim hold on to his back, piggy style. 4 people anchored and pulled the rope to bring the two to shore. The victim looked literally like a wet napkin, limp, exhausted, and in shock, but lucky to be alive.
Dolph Lundgren casually strode away from the crowd with a few pats on the back and as he passed me I couldn't come up with the proper response other than to bow my head and nod. Looking back I feel as though this guy deserved some kind of applause or recognition other than my cowardly bow and nod. I guess it was because this guy went out to save a complete stranger whereas I was enjoying my beer. Perhaps, but no. I don't think I would have been physically able to be the hero that day as the victim was about my size but I wasn't even alert enough to see this coming. There is no doubt in my mind that the victim would have died if Dolph didn't jump out to save him.
The rest of the day went off without a hitch and we enjoyed the beers and company of each other. With a blink of an eye the most crazy shit can happen.
I just want to remind you to traverse the waters safely!
Seriously, a big ups and thanks to Dolph. I wish I would have started the slow clap that you deserved but a thank you is definitely in due order.
me left
brother right
User Reviews
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2009-11-04 12:30:02 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
THIS is what a retal looks like, in case you forgot.
:)
Submitted by 8track (user info) at 2009-07-14 09:45:06 EDT (#)
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awesome muscles. i knew you were a faggot, but do you live on amyl nitrate or something?
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2009-06-03 13:08:48 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Electro (user info) at 2005-09-15 21:32:37 EDT (#)
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fuck you. I have a big gut because I am a guy and I like food like Cheese Fries.
Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2009-06-03 07:49:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I get it now....
you left Uber and are now GnarlsBarkley...
right??
camwhoring slut!
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2009-06-02 22:22:15 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by coley (user info) at 2009-06-02 17:13:17 EDT (#)
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Submitted by coley (user info) at 2009-05-30 05:19:36 EDT (#)
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Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2009-05-28 11:55:29 EDT (#)
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What a stupid fucking series. This is why I am going away again after today.
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I'm +2ing myself for this!
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LIES LIES LIES
:'(
Submitted by 8bithero (user info) at 2009-06-02 17:09:00 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2009-06-02 16:55:27 EDT (#)
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get rid of that fucking wigger cap!
Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2009-06-02 16:05:46 EDT (#)
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you're welcome
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-06-02 14:24:55 EDT (#)
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You want me to get out of the way so YOU can take over?
Sure.
Submitted by pandora (user info) at 2009-06-02 14:19:27 EDT (#)
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Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:54:15 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I noticed when you were puking out of my car the other day that you have a very muscular, nice looking back. These pictures reminded me of it. Just thought I'd let you know. :)
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Alter! Just kidding, I don't think you are, but could you stop bobbing on this guy's knob?
Submitted by no1hasdis (user info) at 2009-06-02 14:16:19 EDT (#)
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Your brother doesn't look like a scrawny wigger with bad tatoos. WTF went wrong with oyu? Evidently your parents should have quit while they were ahead.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2009-06-02 14:02:19 EDT (#)
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Nice Zubaz, queer.
Submitted by vexx (user info) at 2009-06-02 13:00:32 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by RoadSong (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:57:39 EDT (#)
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Maybe save the beer for home and don't try swimming in raging floodwaters?
heh
Kiddin.
People die around here alla time in the rivers. Tourists mostly. The water is glacier melt runoff and when you jump in, it just renders you unable to move your muscles or breathe.
Then there are the ones who just get too close and slip on the slickery rocks. Before anyone realizes it, you are gone. The water is so fast and powerful, it takes weeks to find your body. Once your body is found, it takes the divers days to get you out because you are wedged between rocks at the bottom.
Speaking of drowning, it is not all that bad a way to go in my opinion....
You have some cool photos here.
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:54:15 EDT (#)
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I noticed when you were puking out of my car the other day that you have a very muscular, nice looking back. These pictures reminded me of it. Just thought I'd let you know. :)
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:51:21 EDT (#)
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That tinyurl.com link takes you to http://www.lemonparty.com
Submitted by PlatinumScarecrow (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:40:24 EDT (#)
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Die Homo
Submitted by Doodles (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:17:19 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by The_Drake (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:14:56 EDT (#)
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Those pictures look like the type that would precede the line "and then they started sucking each other off..."
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:01:18 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
PS: I like your bikini bottoms.
Submitted by sage104 (user info) at 2009-06-02 12:00:47 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:59:06 EDT (#)
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Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:55:24 EDT (#)
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tl;dr
Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:58:20 EDT (#)
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My brother and I totally fuck, by the way. We didn't know the pictures were being taken but were taking advantage that you could sit in running water on the edge of a rock just bullshitting....so perhaps we were in a tryst.
Submitted by pen_name (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:55:35 EDT (#)
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Great story and all, but the pics make it look like you and your bro are on a tryst where you intend to share your special love for each other.
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:55:24 EDT (#)
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tl;dr
Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2009-06-02 11:48:22 EDT (#)
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Second photo is of us checking out the near drowning.