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erreka
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"kite surfers on the storm"... kite rules!
      #1226467 - 08/30/08 04:08 PM

The wind slammed the guy into a building. Where was he lying on the ground? Post GE, SV or another picture, please?



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BobInNC
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226478 - 08/30/08 05:31 PM

Not where it happened, but where he is now.



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karlakoala
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226481 - 08/30/08 05:47 PM

I think it's here


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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226487 - 08/30/08 05:57 PM

I don't know, I drove the entire beach in SV, and couldn't find the location (compared to the building shown in the video).

I hope he'll make a full recovery.

Edit: yeah, here it is:


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Edited by DelPiero (08/30/08 10:17 PM)


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kite_surfer
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226536 - 08/30/08 09:33 PM

he was knocked unconscious at his first hit on the beach and could not use his quick-release.. he is ok, but I wouldn't go out on a day like that..



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erreka
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: kite_surfer]
      #1226696 - 08/31/08 05:44 AM

Very well found karlakoala (faster), kite surfer (closer) and DelPiero (on your second attempt). Also Bob, for the medical center.
I know how difficult it is to find the exact location.

Kite surfer speaks.

Edited by erreka (09/04/08 03:01 PM)


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CuriousJM
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226814 - 08/31/08 10:00 AM

This has been a difficult search inspite of knowing the general location.


I am glad to know that the guy is out of danger and on way to full recovery!

PS: <<< I wish I had paid attention to karlakoala's image then this search would have been easy. >>>

Edited by CuriousJM (08/31/08 10:13 AM)


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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: erreka]
      #1226816 - 08/31/08 10:08 AM

Nice easy clue erreka



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erreka
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Re: "kite surfers on the storm" [Re: Groovy23]
      #1229109 - 09/04/08 02:56 PM

Well done Curious and Groovy. Applause for the effort of all of you, Groovy (a little less ). With this puzzle I have learned to use Street View.
Kevin Kearney
>>>On August 18, 2008, 26-year-old Kevin Kearney was critically injured while kite surfing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during Tropical Storm Fay. Kearney's kite, powered by forceful updraft, dragged him through the sand and slammed him into a building.<<<


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