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ryukyuboi
10-04-2009, 01:44 PM
"We lost one of our own this weekend out by Maeda Point ... not releasing name until the Airman's family can be notified. More to follow ..." KadenaAirBase tweet.

The helicopters were searching last night until like midnight or so.
badstreetusa
10-04-2009, 03:17 PM
Damn, that sux.
Tanimaga
10-04-2009, 03:46 PM
Pays to know what you are doing.
badstreetusa
10-05-2009, 07:28 PM
Folks, if there is a warning in effect, plus someone in your chain of command reiterates the point...stay out of the water.

21 is way too young to drown. This could have been completely avoided.
Blues
10-05-2009, 08:44 PM
what happened?
badstreetusa
10-05-2009, 09:09 PM
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=65189
proudtobnotpc
10-05-2009, 09:31 PM
you only get one chance
P_chan
10-06-2009, 02:10 AM
That's sad, another example of why you don't mess around when it comes to the ocean.
Kikai-no-Kami
10-06-2009, 02:31 AM
Plus that area is rocky as hell! A strong wave could toss u into one of those sharp rocks. I would only SCUBA out there...

In any case, heart goes out to the family.
hifry1
10-06-2009, 06:55 AM
It sucks. I was at a friends house Sat night and saw all the helicoptors and boats searching for this guy. Its sad that he didnt make it, but at least they didnt give up.
fishokinawa
10-06-2009, 10:07 AM
dont mess with mother nature........
vigilante
10-08-2009, 08:20 AM
daredevils........you should get a snorkeling or scuba card authorization after completing a few months of training on base if you are under 30 :old:
peace island
10-10-2009, 11:15 AM
the sea is indeed very dangerous in Okinawa (box jellyfish, strong current etc)
japan-diver
10-13-2009, 03:49 PM
The ocean here in Okinawa is no more dangerous than any other place in the world. A little common sense and a little experience and the ocean is a great place to play.
proudtobnotpc
10-13-2009, 03:57 PM
The ocean here in Okinawa is no more dangerous than any other place in the world. A little common sense and a little experience and the ocean is a great place to play.

yes you are correct as I take my clothes off all the time and play with my self and have yet to get injured :scared: