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Paulina
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Wheew Grover,
For a minute there I thought you were trying to tell me something....
(*)(*) !!>*)))><
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BajaRob
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Helo crash
We were about 200 yards from the point of impact. The helicopter was following a Class 1 car at about 25-30 feet above the deck when it struck the
transmission line. It crashed immediately. There was an ambulance stationed at the highway 3/ Mike's Sky Ranch road junction and they took the
survivors to meet an air evac. When we returned to San Felipe, the town was without electricity. Very eerie.
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brodeal
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Really, really sad.
I wonder if this is an indication that things are getting too big.
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55steve
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From a friend of mine in the BFG pit:
"We are home now and yes the helicopter crash happened close to us, in fact the ambulance brought the patients to our pit, one from the helicopter and
1 spectator from the ground. Two helicopters transported both of the patients out of our pit. The other victims one from the helicopter and a
spectator did not make it. My understanding is the helicopter hit a power line, could be wrong that is just what I heard, we were very busy in the pit
(over 1500 gallons of fuel delivered). I wish I could have assisted in what ever way possible with the accidents though.
My prayers go out to people who have lost family, friends etc...or who may lose people close to them as the race is not even close to being finished.
My heart goes out to all of you."
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaRob
When we returned to San Felipe, the town was without electricity. Very eerie. |
The electrical company shut down the power (and the race course from the Highway to Mike's) to fix the lines.
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Stolen Bodies
As reported since Tuesday on the radio show, in regards to the crash of the helicopter, it hit or tangled on power lines and that risrupted the lights
in San Felipe, now the most interesting part is that last night an armed comando traveling in about 15 vehcles and with 60 to 80 men asaulted the
morgue and stole the two bodies of the crash, they fled and dumped one of the bodies and shot and killed 2 police officers and secuestered 2 forensic
doctors. At first it was said that El Tiburon from the Arellano Felix cartel was one of the dead but now PGR is confirming that it was El Abulon, Luis
Merardo León Hinojosa, #1 on the cartel after El Tigrillo was captured. 
http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/15112...
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Paulina
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Regarding the Helicopter crash:
If that's the case, I'm sure it is going to raise a lot of red flags for the car/team they were chasing. Makes one wonder where they get their
funding? It would be curious to know if that car ended up being dnf after the accident as I would think PGR would be waiting for them at the finish
line.
P.
edit: talking about the helo crash, not the El Rosario accident.
[Edited on 15-11-2007 by Paulina]
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Baja_Girl
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Paulina,
I can't find Baja Bug Car #575 - my friend Pajaro Loco - on any internet site - could you post on race dezert - "Word on Bird?" - I heard he is
having car troubles - but I just want to know he is okay...please !!!
lisa
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Roberto
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He was reported through BFG Pit #9 at RM 1106.10 after 43:58:30 hours of racing. Still in it.
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Paulina
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I found what Roberto posted, reported through Amarilla.
I also asked on RD. You can follow the question in the Desert Racing Forum on the 1000 Thread, on pg. 424.
FYI, the finish closes at 6pm tonight.
P.
[Edited on 15-11-2007 by Paulina]
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fdt
As reported since Tuesday on the radio show, in regards to the crash of the helicopter, it hit or tangled on power lines and that risrupted the lights
in San Felipe, now the most interesting part is that last night an armed comando traveling in about 15 vehcles and with 60 to 80 men asaulted the
morgue and stole the two bodies of the crash, they fled and dumped one of the bodies and shot and killed 2 police officers and secuestered 2 forensic
doctors. At first it was said that El Tiburon from the Arellano Felix cartel was one of the dead but now PGR is confirming that it was El Abulon, Luis
Merardo León Hinojosa, #1 on the cartel after El Tigrillo was captured.
http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/15112... |
this story smells of Baja rumors out of control
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Bruce R Leech
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fdt where did you here this?
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bajalou
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A Question - are we talking 2 separate helicopter crashes?
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Bruce R Leech
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I don't know it kind of sounds like it. but we don't have any facts.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
One of the crew is alive in an Ensenada hospital being guarded by local police. |
The guy's toast. 
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Bruce R Leech
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Hose A was there 4 in the not race bird? the race bird had 2 .
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
Oh for Christ sake I give up.
This will by my last post on this subject.
IT WAS TWO SEPARATE CHOPPER CRASHES.
TWO IN THE BAJA 1000 CHOPPER THAT WERE KILLED.
FOUR IN THE CARTEL CHOPPER ..ONE CONFIRMED DEAD ...ONE CONFIRMED ALIVE AND UNDER GUARD.
My step son who is State Police called to say his brother in law who is Ensenada Municipal police is on guard at the hospital.
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Careful Hose A, you're close to getting yourself in trouble.
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Hook
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Apologies for the offense, Hose A, for my remarks directed at the competency of the local police.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
[I need to stay off the computer until my day gets better. |
If you were down here, I'd be popping the Pacificos.
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Minnow
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
Oh for Christ sake I give up.
This will by my last post on this subject.
IT WAS TWO SEPARATE CHOPPER CRASHES.
TWO IN THE BAJA 1000 CHOPPER THAT WERE KILLED.
FOUR IN THE CARTEL CHOPPER ..ONE CONFIRMED DEAD ...ONE CONFIRMED ALIVE AND UNDER GUARD.
My step son who is State Police called to say his brother in law who is Ensenada Municipal police is on guard at the hospital.
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That is one incredible coincidence.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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