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-Short Attention Span Theater-
Ted Kennedy Attempts Daring Rescue At Sea
2005-10-17
U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy tried to save six fishermen stranded on a breakwater near the Kennedy compound yesterday, but had to turn back and hand the rescue off to the fire department. Kennedy called the Hyannis Fire Department around 11 a.m. when he saw the fishermen on the breakwater as waves up to 5 feet high crashed over it and winds gusted to 35 mph. The 69-year-old senator took out his flask whaler and got within earshot of the fishermen, but headed back because it was too dangerous, Hyannis Fire Capt. Craig Farrenkopf said. ``The senator was just coming into the dock on a whaler, he told us it was rough out there,'' Farrenkopf said. Farrenkopf said Kennedy is familiar with the water and ``thought he would do the right thing.''
Familiar with the water. Couldn't have said it better myself.
``He realized it was beyond his realm of handling the incident,'' Farrenkopf said.
...having been there before.
The men were fishing a couple hundred yards off shore near the Kennedy compound when the incoming tide stranded them. Firefighters made three trips to the breakwater, rescuing the fishermen two at a time. The fishermen were treated for minor hypothermia.
Normally when a Kennedy goes into the water, somebody dies...
Posted by:Raj

#11  Staged? Wouldn't put it past the fat lying bastard.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2005-10-17 23:59  

#10  He must feel guilty. Kind of tragic, actually.
Posted by: Snump Phomomp6162   2005-10-17 22:37  

#9  Oh, nasty! Naked Big Fat Teddy K!
Posted by: Secret Master   2005-10-17 16:38  

#8  But If I rememeber correctly, I believe one of the Republican Senators is an MD (Frist, IIRC), and one time stopped at an accident scene and rendered aid.
Posted by: Ptah   2005-10-17 16:37  

#7  Wizbang has pictures. Note: Please secure all beverages before viewing. Photos are not recommended for pregnant women, or those with gastro-intestinal illnesses, migraines, or exquisite aesthetic sensibilities. Not responsible for any damage or madness which may occur.
Posted by: Angie Schultz   2005-10-17 16:23  

#6  Notice how Teddy's basking in the attention - he was all over the local news today. I have no doubt he clearly informed the emergency personnel who was making the call.

Contrast this with the recent incident where Nomar and an acquaintance actually jumed into the water (one from a second-floor deck) to rescue some people and absolutely refused any comments to the media afterwards.
Posted by: Xbalanke   2005-10-17 15:25  

#5  Farrenkopf said Kennedy is familiar with the water and ``thought he would do the right thing.''

Of course he would. His personal and political reputation aren't at stake this time around.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2005-10-17 14:40  

#4  Or shoot himself on the Kopechne's doorstep.
Posted by: .com   2005-10-17 14:38  

#3  Thought he'd do the RIGHT thing??? Who's this FAT BASTARD kidding??? If he wants to do the right thing, let him step down from the senate!!
Posted by: ARMYGUY   2005-10-17 14:14  

#2  "Ted Kennedy Attempts Rescue At Sea"

So did he offer himself as a flotation device or did he "swim for help?"
Posted by: Dave   2005-10-17 14:03  

#1  The 69-year-old senator ... headed back because it was too dangerous.

Almost makes you wish he had tried ...
Posted by: Zenster   2005-10-17 12:38  

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