Cathy in the Wright

Darwinism?

Did Huck Finn have to deal with barges?

I caught the end of this story on the news last night, but I didn't realize these two women were trying to play Huck Finn until my sister-in-law emailed me. She asks

If you're eighteen, and smart enough to get into a big 10 school, say like the University of Minnesota, why in the world would you attempt to float down the stinky Mississippi river on a piece of foam rubber?

Good question. The recent heavy rains have made the current quite strong. Add in the drag caused by a barge, and Sluurp! Good-bye.

I'm really, really sorry for both girls and their families. What a senseless tragedy.

Posted by Cathy at June 29, 2003 09:35 PM