Hoblow Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA January 21, 2008 - 6:13AM TWO people died after an afternoon adventure in an eastern suburbs stormwater drain ended in tragedy yesterday. A third man miraculously escaped injury. The survivor, who knew only his companions' first names, told police they had entered the drain in Moverly Road, Kingsford - almost two kilometres from where they were washed out to sea. Inspector Eddie Bosch said the group had been drinking alcohol and spraying graffiti inside the drain when they heard the sound of rushing water. "They spent about half an hour doing the artwork, not that far from the entrance," he said. "Then they've heard a noise and suddenly the water is upon them and they've washed all the way to Lurline Bay." They smashed into steel bars at the end of the drain but the 27-year-old slipped through. "The others have got multiple injuries. He's just got a little scratch on his hip," Inspector Bosch said. Graffiti left at the manhole where they entered the drain reads: "Predators memorial this way." Phillip Collins, 29, from Maroubra, told the Herald he had walked through the drain about a year ago with friends. "It's really dark and there's nowhere to go," he said. Inspector Eddie Bosch said the quick actions of local residents had saved the 27-year-old. "He managed to wave his arms around and some residents across the other side of the bay have seen him in trouble. "They've got on their surfboards and gone across and literally saved his life," Inspector Bosch said. Rescue crews arrived at about 6.30pm but were unable to save the young man and woman, also believed to be in their twenties. A neighbour, Susan Hutchinson, 40, went to see why helicopters were hovering near the cliff and saw a young woman's body being winched out of the water by a rescue helicopter. "The question is what are they doing here in the first place?" Ms Hutchinson said. Inspector Bosch said: "It just shows the dangers of going into these sort of places. Stormwater drains are not anywhere people should go." http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/graffitists-drown-in-storm-drain/2008/01/20/1200764117872.html I've had a few occasions painting in drains where I thought this was going to happen to me. Words couldn't describe the fear I felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Feast Island Man Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 strewth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricitySucks Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ive had that happen in dreams, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawood Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 oh snap. that's hot monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 RIP fallen soldiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poesia [ ] T Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Mercer posted this in the News Thread. Fucking What Next for our fallen Comrades......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt double Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 fuck, that is fucking gnarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCarBombs Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 at least the one dude, got a great story to tell R.I.P fallen soldiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 RIP. I got washed out of a storm drain when I was in high school. Scary shit. It wasn't raining when we went in and we were in there for maybe 15 minutes only. My buddy broke his leg and it was a long treck to get back to the road. 30 minutes if your body isn't broken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimme Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Fuck..This is all imma be able to think about whenever i go in drains. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracksmoka Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 This is why i stick to writing my graffito's on the streets... where i can at least run from the people with guns and bats... no/draino... rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shitting Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 It's been raining here for about a week, not that surprised. rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 RIP... those pieces better ride forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deloner Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ive had that happen in dreams, dude in a dream? wat the fuck. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I was born here Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 RIP Dude and girl...but why would you paint a drain pipe anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne hits Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 fucking cutty spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokstar Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Wow that's ashame. Rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblow Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 It's been raining here for about a week, not that surprised. rip Neither. My initial reaction was surprise as to what the fuck they were doing painting in drains. I told my mum I was going painting in storm water drains once, she flipped and started freaking out about flash floods. Justified, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 i'm all about exploring the tunnels, i never go in if it's been raining lately, knock on wood. or particle board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TORN- Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ive had that happen in dreams, I hate dying in dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 i swear i was thinking about dying in dreams before reading the last couple posts. i was thinging about dying by skiing down a hill and crashing and dying, but i bet it's not like real dying because you're asleep and subconciously know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_1nR Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 They smashed into steel bars at the end of the drain but the 27-year-old slipped through. "The others have got multiple injuries. He's just got a little scratch on his hip," Inspector Bosch said. Multiple injuries...like death? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt double Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ^i noticed that too, the cop was a little bit understated in the description of the other 2 i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 some people are disrespectful cunts some people are fucked up check the comments No sympathy here, got what they deserved. As a hard working tax payer I am sick and tired of seeing my paid taxes go to waste on something as stupid as graffiti. Posted by: chris of Perth 10:01am today Comment 67 of 184 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crime stoppers Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 dont you live here in perth tango? i think we need to go out and get this mans adress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 alot of the fucked up opinions come from perth intense buff mass street heros fuck this city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crime stoppers Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 street heroes? it doesnt happen much to me man. but, i agree with you about perth people having fucked up opinions.....and the buff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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