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Old April 28th 05, 09:20 PM
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Out of fuel, out of hope: 'Help, I'm in the water'
A 20-year-old from Springfield who had hoped to swim in the Olympics
was flying a single-engine plane to his college in Wisconsin late
Monday night when he ran out of fuel over Lake Michigan.
at
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20050...5912-7691r.htm

Did anyone else notice this line in the story?

"The Coast Guard called off a search for Mr. Leber on
Tuesday afternoon after scouring 1,300 square feet with
one plane, two helicopters and six boats over 16 hours..."

WOW!!! 1300 square foot search area!!! hehehe

Reporters are soooooooooooooo stupid.

Brian
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