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Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:43 pm to wallowinit
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:46 pm to sweetwaterbilly
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Better question, could Michael Phelps do it?
That’s a ridiculous question.
I bet 99% of people would not make it. But that means 1 in every 100 people could do it. These are your avid swimmers and triathletes. They could do it.
ETA: Assuming in warmer water conditions. If you mean currently, maybe only 1 in 1000 make it just due to the cold.
This post was edited on 4/15/20 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:47 pm to Langland
You are a horrible poster, but I'll entertain your idea.
The water is about 60F. Your mountains are gonna turn blue really quick. You'll sink for two days, then float for about 10-12. Donaldsonville is my best guess where your body will be recovered with a lot of shrimp bite damage.
The water is about 60F. Your mountains are gonna turn blue really quick. You'll sink for two days, then float for about 10-12. Donaldsonville is my best guess where your body will be recovered with a lot of shrimp bite damage.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:48 pm to boosiebadazz
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:48 pm to Langland
Other than the risk of being hit by a boat, what makes swimming in the Mississippi River so likely to kill someone? If you’re just swimming along the surface, is there something about the current that’s trying to suck surface objects under somehow? Does the current keep driving you toward the middle so you can’t ever get to the shore under your own power?
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:49 pm to Langland
My dad was a grain inspector back in the 80s. Fell off the gangplank near Jefferson uptown and broke his back. He was near the Garden District within 5 minutes when they rescued him. 99% aren’t making it.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:50 pm to Jack Bauers HnK
quote:
is there something about the current that’s trying to suck surface objects under somehow? Does the current keep driving you toward the middle so you can’t ever get to the shore under your own power?
Yes
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:50 pm to Jack Bauers HnK
quote:
If you’re just swimming along the surface, is there something about the current
Uh yeah
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:53 pm to Langland
Back in my day, people used to start 'swimming across the Mississipi river' threads all the time. It wasn't illegal then.
This post was edited on 4/15/20 at 10:57 pm
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:54 pm to Jack Bauers HnK
quote:
is there something about the current
If you've ever sat and just watched the river... it's full of currents and roiling water. As I said... I'd love to watch someone try. But it sure isn't going to be me.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:54 pm to Langland
I’d be swept away within a minute. A pro swimmer could probably do it but he’d end up with some kind of mesothelioma/covid/T-Veronica combo.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:57 pm to Langland
Water is cold as a witches teet baw, all yr. Cramp = you’re turtle shite next week
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:59 pm to White Bear
Is the water that cold year round? Even in the dead of summer?
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:09 pm to Langland
Bunch of us in college used to swim in the river off a big sand bar near Carville. Best lesson in physics I ever got was trying to swim about 75 yards out in that current. And that was on the bar side (slower).
You would have to prepare mentally as well as physically to cross all the way.
Not sayin it can't be done but being on crack might be a plus.
You would have to prepare mentally as well as physically to cross all the way.
Not sayin it can't be done but being on crack might be a plus.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:10 pm to Paul Allen
I could definitely do it. I’ve done many many open water swims over a mile, quite a few over 2 miles. They suck in good conditions and are extremely hard in bad conditions but I have no doubt I’d make it. I agree that 1% or less would make it though. The panic would get most people. You can’t see, the waves crash over you and make it hard to breathe- it’s something that you have to train for and get used to. I think physically most anyone could train to do it in a few weeks or months, but the mental aspect is tough and just takes practice.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:12 pm to Langland
don't forget the gators. They are in there.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:15 pm to Tigers0891
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half my pay checks for life
What’s that run a week Baw at 1/2? May be tempting. Keep the left nut though
This post was edited on 4/15/20 at 11:16 pm
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:15 pm to prplhze2000
And river monsters
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:16 pm to prplhze2000
The river gets to be 80F plus every summer.
There is no such thing as under tow or vortexes.
All it comes down to is can you physically make it. And if you try in the wrong area, it can be an issue with the current taking you away from where you are going.
There is no such thing as under tow or vortexes.
All it comes down to is can you physically make it. And if you try in the wrong area, it can be an issue with the current taking you away from where you are going.
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