Seafood eatery patrons rescued from stupidity

[CoolBreeze]

OK... the Ohio is at bank level and moving like a scalded dog. Properties are starting to flood. What's the first thing that comes into YOUR mind? Bet it's not.... HEY MAW! LETS GO DOWN TO THE SEAFOOD BARGE FOR DINNER!


COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A seafood eatery aboard a barge broke from its moorings on the flood-swollen Ohio River, then drifted downriver during the dinner rush before emergency crews rescued 83 patrons using a precarious gangplank of ladders and ropes, authorities said Saturday.

Covington Fire Department Capt. Chris Kiely said diners at Jeff Ruby's Waterfront restaurant used cell phones to call for help Friday night as the restaurant floated about 85 to 100 yards downstream. Everyone on board, including former Cincinnati Bengals star Cris Collinsworth, was safe after the hours-long rescue, Kiely told The Associated Press. All were led off one at a time, wearing life jackets.

http://www.dailymail.com/News/Nationand ... 1103121095

[The Interpreter]

You left out the bestest part:

...The Kinanes, frequent patrons of the restaurant, had worn snorkels and masks when they arrived to surprise the manager. They returned the gear to their cars - though Kinane joked they should have kept it with them....

Sheesh.

[EZ103.3FM]

In case anyone's interested here is gallery of 19 photos from cincinnati.com showing the damage to the restaurant and some photos taken during the rescue. http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20 ... Ohio-River