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Kencito
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Fire in San Miguel de Comondu
Sorry to see that a pretty big fire swept through San Miguel and San Jose. Lots of folks lost their homes.
http://www.bcsnoticias.mx/incendio-en-san-miguel-y-san-jose-...
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David K
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How sad! Thanks for the link... several photos show the fire in progress.
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motoged
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Heartbreaking 
Two villages that are true gems of Baja....I trust that their resilience will propel them forward.
Don't believe everything you think....
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TMW
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Sad it is, it was a beautiful place to visit.
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shari
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Oh NO!!! this really breaks my heart as it was my all time favorite place in Baja and was unique in it's historical preservation of the era. I hope
they rebuild in the same style but one can never replace the original structures. Many of the residents are elder folks so this will most likely mean
a change of address for them unfortunately.....simply tragic.
Here is an album of photos for those of you who havent had the pleasure of seeing it before.
http://s385.photobucket.com/user/blowhole1/library/trip%20to...
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rts551
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19 year old gringo arrested for starting it. Derek Matthew Selvy Lingle. over 200 people out of their homes.
http://www.bcsnoticias.mx/identifican-al-presunto-responsabl...
[Edited on 5-25-2015 by rts551]
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Pompano
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A sad day, indeed, for that peaceful village. Camped in the town square in 1975 with old amigo, Blackjack of earlier Gardner expeditions to that
area. The villagers recognized Blackjack and welcomed all of us with a friendliness that instantly captured our hearts.
Godspeed to a quick recovery.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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David K
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U.S. citizen?
By 'gringo' you mean a non-Mexican? That link calls him an 'alien' and gives his name as Derek Matthew Selvy Lingle (4?). I don't think it matters
what country he was born in, it was a terrible thing and the full extent of the law should be applied.
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rts551
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  |
By 'gringo' you mean a non-Mexican? That link calls him an 'alien' and gives his name as Derek Matthew Selvy Lingle (4?). I don't think it matters
what country he was born in, it was a terrible thing and the full extent of the law should be applied. |
Trolling again? He is a gringo originating from Arizona. Has been in Comondu before. Selvy is a misspelling. It is Selby. and extranjero
translates to foreigner if you do not use the translator.
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chuckie
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Was arrested in Comundu in 2012 for something....
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AKgringo
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rts551.....Trolling?
Rts, you ended your statement 'Trolling again' with a question mark, so I will answer it. Yes, you are trolling.
DK, don't take the bait, your comments were appropriate based on the article that was posted.
I also hope that the 19 year old is held accountable, and hope there is some relief for the folks in the Comandu's. They are on my list of places to
visit in October, perhaps i will be able to help their economy a little.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Rts, you ended your statement 'Trolling again' with a question mark, so I will answer it. Yes, you are trolling.
DK, don't take the bait, your comments were appropriate based on the article that was posted.
I also hope that the 19 year old is held accountable, and hope there is some relief for the folks in the Comandu's. They are on my list of places to
visit in October, perhaps i will be able to help their economy a little. |
Now you are trolling as well. He quoted my post and really had nothing to add. Yours does nothing but try to side with DK.
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rts551
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Chuckie. It appears he was in a land dispute (as a minor) with the Ejido.
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carlosg
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....pos, sob!!!! throw him in jail and throw the key away after he's made responsible for ll the damage he's done to the community... 8km and 400,000
palm trees later? Here in SD last year a teen started the Coco's Fire and whether or not she was held responsible she was taken to court, the big
difference is that here everyone (?) has insurance, down in Baja not so, and specially not in a community like Comondú. What can we Baja enthusiasts
do about this?
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chuckie
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I don't think we can do anything about it. Mexican justice will run its course. A Visit to that wonderful old area and spending some money would
help..I have so many great pics of that place, from 20-30 years ago......So sad....
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motoged
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Perhaps we could get some more specific info about the cause of fire before we hang the guy.
Accidental or intentional?
The key issue is the hardship for the locals as vehicles and houses were lost....those looking for a pound of flesh aren't too helpful for the locals
at this time.
Perhaps some relief funding could be started by someone so inclined and willing to carry out such a task.
Don't believe everything you think....
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woody with a view
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that kid looks pretty scrawny! can't say if there would be an entire pound of flesh to pass around to all of those affected.....
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elgatoloco
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That is a shame. Truly a beautifully unique area. Felt a bit like living history when we were there. We will never forget our visit. Hope that the
community can recover.
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Sjsam
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Fire in San Miguel comondu
Go idea how about all the politicos looking for votes all over the county? I'm sure they will be the frist ones to get up there and help out.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged |
Perhaps we could get some more specific info about the cause of fire before we hang the guy.
Accidental or intentional?
The key issue is the hardship for the locals as vehicles and houses were lost....those looking for a pound of flesh aren't too helpful for the locals
at this time.
Perhaps some relief funding could be started by someone so inclined and willing to carry out such a task. |
Good point. And even if it was intentional, I'd ask if he was in a sound state of mind. There are just so many crazy people wandering about these
days.
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