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[luvsmyncis]

http://www.huffingto..._n_2190781.html

SAN FRANCISCO — Howard Kuljian and his family were out for a walk on a damp, overcast morning at Big Lagoon beach, playing fetch with their dog Fran as 10-foot surf churned the water just feet away like a washing machine.

Signs near the beach warned of "sneaker waves," the kind that suddenly roar ashore.

Kuljian tossed a stick that took the dog down to the water's edge, and in an instant, authorities said, a wave swallowed it, setting off a nightmarish scramble.

"Everything kind of snowballed from there," Coast Guard Lt. Bernie Garrigan said.

Kuljian's 16-year-old son, Gregory, ran to save the dog, only to be captured by the surging surf himself. Kuljian, 54, followed, and then his wife, Mary Scott, 57. On shore, their 18-year-old daughter, Olivia, and Gregory's girlfriend could only watch.

Both parents' bodies were later recovered, but the boy – presumed dead – is still missing.

The dog eventually made it back to shore.

THANK GOD THE DOG'S OKAY





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[Pilot]

The funny thing is a park ranger had to run a half mile to get to the beach because his car wasn't made to handle the terrain

[Beasy]

I'm always baffeled by these types of things. What in the high heaven made you think you could jump into a raging ocean and keep yourself alive much less drag a dog back with you?

[Sweeney]

I'm always baffeled by these types of things. What in the high heaven made you think you could jump into a raging ocean and keep yourself alive much less drag a dog back with you?

What in high heaven made you think these people were thinking?

[Boggart]

I'm always baffeled by these types of things. What in the high heaven made you think you could jump into a raging ocean and keep yourself alive much less drag a dog back with you?

It's called instinct. You see something you care about in danger, you go after it. Just like the parents did for their son.

If it's not instinct to jump in front of a bullet for someone you care about, then that's bad.

[Beasy]

I must think too much. And be a bad person.
My dog ran in front of a semi and I didnt jump after her.
My dog eventually made it back to the lawn also.

[Elle]

I must think too much. And be a bad person.
My dog ran in front of a semi and I didnt jump after her.
My dog eventually made it back to the lawn also.

Your dog deserves better than this.

[Boggart]

I must think too much. And be a bad person.
My dog ran in front of a semi and I didnt jump after her.
My dog eventually made it back to the lawn also.

It's one thing not to jump in front of a truck. But a normal human would at least just lunge towards it instinctively.

Water isn't a truck. The odds are stacked against you, but you might be able to save your drowning child.

You can't stop a truck with your body. Not even.... must not say fat member's name... AHHHHHHHHH

[Beasy]

Can't argue my bad person-ness. I was only 2 points away on the Hare psychopathy checklist.
She does have a leash and harness now for any future escapes.
I would probably jump in too if it was a kid. I give animals too much credit to make it out on their own.

[Boggart]

Can't argue my bad person-ness. I was only 2 points away on the Hare psychopathy checklist.
She does have a leash and harness now for any future escapes.
I would probably jump in too if it was a kid. I give animals too much credit to make it out on their own.

It's also different for "a" kid and "your" kid.

And I don't have a pet so I don't know how i'd react. then again i haven't had a kid either so that's moot.

[Josh]

It's also different for "a" kid and "your" kid.

A world of difference.

[Frizzle]

It is against human nature to jump in front of bullets, into rivers and waves and so other possible fatal outcomes due to one's self preservation (if you happen to believe in science and evolution and not Jesus). This is why it such a heroic act to put one's life on the line for another, including animals, although this can result in irresponsible actions as above.

As someone who has tackled a knife wielding psychopath to the floor and ran in front of a car to save a child from being run over, I can tell you it is not instinct. It is a unprepared, enological reaction to an impending situation.

If my dog jumped into a river, I would not dive into save him. Mainly because he weighs 180lbs and would sink. Plus he can probably swim better than me.

[Zemx]

I'm glad the dog survived but now I feel bad for it because it lost an owner that truly cared for it.

Edited by Zemx, 28 November 2012 - 04:00 PM.

[Sweeney]

I'm glad the dog survived but now I feel bad for it because it lost an owner that truly cares for it.

*cared

[Zemx]

*cared

That was a really sad grammar correction

[Sweeney]

That was a really sad grammar correction

...I know
Why does it hurt so bad?

[jinq]

dogs have better instincts, not too surprising

[koishi]

I came in here because of the tags
Still, it's unfortunate about the family. Poor dog lost its owners though...