bazelos 0 #1 January 3, 2007 QuoteStuck woman traps SA cave group The tourists coped with the ordeal well. An overweight woman who got stuck in a South African cave trapped 22 fellow tourists for more than 10 hours and had to be prised free with liquid paraffin. The woman became trapped in the Tunnel of Love obstacle in the Cango Caves in Western Cape on New Year's Day. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6225301.stm The caves' manager said the woman had been warned she might not be suitable but she insisted on trying. One of those trapped was a diabetic who had to be brought insulin. The woman and the other tourists were unhurt. The rescue operation involved several ambulance teams and a helicopter. Hein Gerstner, manager of Cango Caves, told the BBC it was an "expensive exercise" that could cost 40,000 rand ($5,700). "We don't know yet who will foot the bill," he said. The ordeal began when the woman became stuck just after noon on New Year's Day. Mr Gerstner said the woman was "told at the ticket office that she was too big to take part in the specific section". He said she was again warned by the guide but that it was "very difficult to discriminate". Mr Gerstner said: "The obstacle has a narrow base. She lost her footing and went down in a splits position. There was no way she could get her body weight up." But he said she was young and remained mentally strong throughout and the other tourists took the ordeal "exceptionally well". The tourists, including two asthmatic children, were given blankets, water and chocolate bars as the rescue proceeded. One rescuer was able to climb over the woman to deliver insulin to the diabetic. No drilling equipment was needed and the woman was eventually freed with a pulley and paraffin used to grease the surface at about 2320. She was taken to hospital but is not injured and is expected to be released on Tuesday. Mr Gerstner said: "We believe what goes in, must come out again. People get stuck all the time - that's one of the unfortunate things that happen, it's part of the adventure." However, he said the caves would consider more stringent measures for those entering. Get in ma belly!!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 January 3, 2007 that is as funny as it is embarrassingMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguyscott 0 #3 January 3, 2007 hahahaha amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 January 3, 2007 Did the cave manager say "I told you so!!!" ? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 3, 2007 Well.............at least they weren't going to starve to death. They could have eaten the fat bitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #6 January 3, 2007 Tons Of Fun should have to foot the bill. That is refuckingdiculous. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 January 3, 2007 QuoteWell.............at least they weren't going to starve to death. They could have eaten the fat bitch. you really dont have ANY class what so ever do you ClayYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 January 3, 2007 Quoteyou really dont have ANY class what so ever do you Clay Only when it's warranted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 January 3, 2007 QuoteQuoteyou really dont have ANY class what so ever do you Clay Only when it's warranted. I doubt that very much, because it would most likely be an act, which in and of itself is classlessYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 January 3, 2007 Ummm............Yeah...........OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 January 3, 2007 QuoteUmmm............Yeah...........OK. nice retortYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 January 3, 2007 Quotenice retort It was befitting of the post that prompted it. Expecting some sort of class in the bonfire is about as rediculous as expecting a filet, lobster tail, fine wine, and a white table cloth at Jack in the Box. You might try this web site though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #13 January 3, 2007 Maybe they should have a go/no go ring that the customers have to slide over themselves. Sort of like the measurment that they use on certain rides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #14 January 3, 2007 Was thinking the same thing. Make a mini-mock-up cast/bust of all the tight spots in a row and make that a part of the ticket line."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #15 January 3, 2007 QuoteMr Gerstner said: "The obstacle has a narrow base. She lost her footing and went down in a splits position. There was no way she could get her body weight up." 1. Ouch, ow ow ow. That had to hurt 2. She didn't get stuck in a gap, she fell down and couldn't get up. An obstacle course wouldn't have helped if she hadn't lost her footing in it like she did in the cave. 3. WTF was she thinking anyway?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #16 January 3, 2007 A more important question would be WTF were the people who allowed her in thinking? If they run the place, it's THEIR responsibility to determine who is appropriate and who is not. And then refuse those that are not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #17 January 3, 2007 QuoteA more important question would be WTF were the people who allowed her in thinking? If they run the place, it's THEIR responsibility to determine who is appropriate and who is not. And then refuse those that are not.Don't you know that telling a fat person that they are fat could get you a lawsuit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 January 3, 2007 QuoteQuoteA more important question would be WTF were the people who allowed her in thinking? If they run the place, it's THEIR responsibility to determine who is appropriate and who is not. And then refuse those that are not.Don't you know that telling a fat person that they are fat could get you a lawsuit? they did she made a snit anyway (and likely threatened a lawsuit) and she got stuck (and will likely sue anyway) (it's very unlikely that either the woman, who is responsible for her very bad judgement in this case - not just her health choices - , not the facility, who is also responsible for their employee's poor choice, nor the employee himself, none of them will mea culpa for their contributions to putting these 22 people in danger) (i have a hard time with the whole DRAMA of the thing - one "rescuer" was able to climb over her to deliver insulin to the diabetic - THEREFORE, isn't it likely that most of the people, especially the two asthmatic children could also have climbed over her to get out?) I think it's a minor thing and the reporter used the presence of a couple asthmatic and a diabetic to make this sell.... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchdog2 0 #19 January 3, 2007 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #20 January 3, 2007 Quote(i have a hard time with the whole DRAMA of the thing - one "rescuer" was able to climb over her to deliver insulin to the diabetic - THEREFORE, isn't it likely that most of the people, especially the two asthmatic children could also have climbed over her to get out?) I don't think you understand the nature of the climb ... the climb was highly technical with very few gear placements and low levels of oxygen near the summit. A sherpa fell into one of the crevices and is still missing today. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #21 January 3, 2007 QuoteQuote I don't think you understand the nature of the climb ... the climb was highly technical with very few gear placements and low levels of oxygen near the summit. A sherpa fell into one of the crevices and is still missing today. sorry.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #22 January 3, 2007 QuoteI don't think you understand the nature of the climb ... the climb was highly technical with very few gear placements and low levels of oxygen near the summit. A sherpa fell into one of the crevices and is still missing today. Well, damn. I think that has to be the funniest thing I've ever read here. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #23 January 3, 2007 QuoteWell.............at least they weren't going to starve to death. They could have eaten the fat bitch. Adventure Chick and Bubbles wudda ate her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DiggerDan 0 #24 January 3, 2007 QuoteA more important question would be WTF were the people who allowed her in thinking? If they run the place, it's THEIR responsibility to determine who is appropriate and who is not. And then refuse those that are not. Yeah, just like the MANY tandems who are taken who should not be allowed because of size/shape/weight. But hey, at least the lady in the cave didn't die from their mistake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #25 January 3, 2007 And UNlike the MANY tandems that are turned away for the same reason. It can be done. It is done all the time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the site's management, whether the customer throws a 'snit' or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
labrys 0 #22 January 3, 2007 QuoteI don't think you understand the nature of the climb ... the climb was highly technical with very few gear placements and low levels of oxygen near the summit. A sherpa fell into one of the crevices and is still missing today. Well, damn. I think that has to be the funniest thing I've ever read here. Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #23 January 3, 2007 QuoteWell.............at least they weren't going to starve to death. They could have eaten the fat bitch. Adventure Chick and Bubbles wudda ate her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiggerDan 0 #24 January 3, 2007 QuoteA more important question would be WTF were the people who allowed her in thinking? If they run the place, it's THEIR responsibility to determine who is appropriate and who is not. And then refuse those that are not. Yeah, just like the MANY tandems who are taken who should not be allowed because of size/shape/weight. But hey, at least the lady in the cave didn't die from their mistake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #25 January 3, 2007 And UNlike the MANY tandems that are turned away for the same reason. It can be done. It is done all the time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the site's management, whether the customer throws a 'snit' or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
