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Name:
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Lake Magazine
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Subject:
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paralysis from Chimney Rock accident
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Date:
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8/3/2010 6:01:57 PM
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I’m editor of Lake Magazine and a reporter for The Alexander
City Outlook. I wrote the article about Ryan Penney in The Outlook and I’m also
working on a broader, more in-depth story about Chimney Rock for Lake.
I’ve contacted local and regional hospitals and emergency
responders to try to get an accurate estimate of how many people are injured
each summer and the type of injuries. I’ve also contacted the marine police to
discuss how to report injuries on the lake and whether they believe accidents
are under-reported.
I’d also like anecdotal information, especially from people
who have been injured from jumping off Chimney Rock. If you’ve been injured
from a jump, whether it’s a dislocated shoulder or broken back, I’d like to
talk to you. If you jump off Chimney Rock every summer and have never had an
injury, I’d like to talk to you. You get the picture.
For the record, I’m not trying to get Chimney Rock closed or
anything of that nature, but people have been very seriously injured jumping from
landmark. I think it’s important to highlight both the beauty and dangers that
accompany lake living.
You can email me at katie.cole@alexcityoutlook.com or
editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.
Thanks, Katie Cole
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