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 ArmchairExplorer
 
Location: Vancouver
 |  | Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
< on 4/2/2007 4:07 AM >
|  | | | From http://www.cfra.co...sp?cat=1&nid=48279
Child Falls into Open Manhole
Josh Pringle
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Barrhaven Councillor Jan Harder says it's "ridiculous" that someone would remove a manhole cover.
A seven year old girl suffered minor injuries after falling into a manhole during her birthday party at Utman Park.
Ottawa Police say as the child was running, she fell into the hole. The child was able to get footing on a pipe which prevented her from falling all the way down the six foot deep hole.
The girl was pulled to safety by her two older cousins.
Police say someone removed the manhole cover and covered it with an election sign.
Harder tells CFRA News "there better be a stiff sentence" for those responsible for removing the manhole cover.
The City of Ottawa is conducting a search of the remaining manholes in Barrhaven to ensure they are covered
The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public's help with their investigation.
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blackhawk
 
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Location: Mission Control
UER newbie
| |  | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 1 on 4/2/2007 1:29 PM >
| | | | Welcome to the fucking planet
It's not uncommon for people to do that at sites, prolly mostly Cu looters, vandals, and such. They want the place to themselves. That's my theory.
In an overgrown lawn of knee high grass they become almost invisible; sometimes only the stench of sewage (if it's present and your lucky) alerts you.
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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skyzefawlun
 
Location: Boston, MA
Gender: Male
Never look up...
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 2 on 4/2/2007 1:55 PM >
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Dare I say April fools?
While I'm sure this happens on a semi-regular basis (hey, they had to start putting big brightly colored stickers on plate glass sliding doors to keep people from walking into them...) I'm also inclined to assume that anything that claims to be a news event that happens on April 1st that makes you laugh is likely and April Fools joke. sorry to spoil the fun...
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mortimer
 
Location: teronno
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 3 on 4/2/2007 4:20 PM >
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So, did you go put the manhole cover back, or what?
yep. |
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Atrix
Location: Toronto
Gender: Male
Veni. Vidi. Video.
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 4 on 4/2/2007 4:43 PM >
| | | | Why am I not surprised it happened in Barrhaven...Hilarious!
C'est en faisant n'importe quoi qu'on devient n'importe qui.
It's always easier to get forgiveness than permission. |
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Chrysis
Location: Moncks Corner, SC
Gender: Female
| |  | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 5 on 4/2/2007 4:53 PM >
| | | | I swear, honey.... I was just walking along, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I tripped!! And I just fell right into her hole!!!
Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Just pee on it and walk away. |
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skyzefawlun
Location: Boston, MA
Gender: Male
Never look up...
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 6 on 4/2/2007 5:43 PM >
| | | | Posted by Chrysis
I swear, honey.... I was just walking along, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I tripped!! And I just fell right into her hole!!!
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Don't you mean you fell right into HIS hole? It is a MANhole after all...
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dixiesquare
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 7 on 4/2/2007 6:36 PM >
| | | | Manhole covers are the new Jackpot for scrappers!!
"sadly alot of explorers in Chicago are 'park hipsters who take boring pictures to impress girls who smoke Parliaments and listen to Wilco." |
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Tupsumato
Location: Finland
Gender: Male
How close can you go?
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 8 on 4/2/2007 7:09 PM >
| | | | Probably the same guys who every now and then stretch wires across cycle paths, throw sand in the downhill ski tracks or lay mines on public roads...
All information and details given in good faith but not guaranteed! |
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Chrysis
Location: Moncks Corner, SC
Gender: Female
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 9 on 4/2/2007 11:38 PM >
| | | | Posted by skyzefawlun
Don't you mean you fell right into HIS hole? It is a MANhole after all...
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You are correct in correcting me..... but that excuse could very well work both ways.... depends on yer preference.....
Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Just pee on it and walk away. |
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HillbillyHorus
Location: Charlottesville Virginia
Gender: Male
Im in ur government, killin ur d00dz
| |  | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 10 on 4/2/2007 11:59 PM >
| | | | I left a manhole cover off one time, but it was one of those manholes on a high platform (like four feet off the ground) and it was in the middle of the woods. It took us an hour to open it (it was fuckin' heavy) and then I accidentally rolled it down the hill, and we were just too lazy to drag the damn thing all the way back up.
You can't fall off a mountain. |
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Shawn W.
 
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Gender: Male
Optimistic Pessimist
| | | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 11 on 4/3/2007 12:07 AM >
| | | | Posted by HillbillyHorus
I left a manhole cover off one time, but it was one of those manholes on a high platform (like four feet off the ground) and it was in the middle of the woods. It took us an hour to open it (it was fuckin' heavy) and then I accidentally rolled it down the hill, and we were just too lazy to drag the damn thing all the way back up. |
Slacker. 
What is a rebel? A man who says no. - Albert Camus |
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tunnelbug
Location: California
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 12 on 4/3/2007 12:24 AM >
| | | | Posted by HillbillyHorus
I left a manhole cover off one time, but it was one of those manholes on a high platform (like four feet off the ground) and it was in the middle of the woods. It took us an hour to open it (it was fuckin' heavy) and then I accidentally rolled it down the hill, and we were just too lazy to drag the damn thing all the way back up.
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Poor Timmy is dead because of you!
Bearings: A Geographer's Blog
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monster
Location: Sugarland, TX / Minneapolis MN
Gender: Female
I am the thing that goes bump in the night
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 13 on 4/3/2007 12:33 AM >
| | | | Posted by HillbillyHorus
I left a manhole cover off one time, but it was one of those manholes on a high platform (like four feet off the ground) and it was in the middle of the woods. It took us an hour to open it (it was fuckin' heavy) and then I accidentally rolled it down the hill, and we were just too lazy to drag the damn thing all the way back up.
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LuminousAphid
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Gender: Male
Armchair Explorer
| | | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 14 on 4/3/2007 1:50 AM >
| | | | Posted by HillbillyHorus
I left a manhole cover off one time, but it was one of those manholes on a high platform (like four feet off the ground) and it was in the middle of the woods. It took us an hour to open it (it was fuckin' heavy) and then I accidentally rolled it down the hill, and we were just too lazy to drag the damn thing all the way back up.
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Now you done it, the police are on their way as we speak to give you a "stiff sentence" for what happened to little timmy
"See you guys, you never listen to me. I said there was gonna be trouble but you didn't listen to me. You guys are crazy. You know, you guys are self destructive. There's a funny farm and it has your names written all over it. But I'm gettin' out of here. I'm... I smell ice cream!" |
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Aubery
Location: Delaware , OH
Gender: Male
Maintain the Quarantine
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 15 on 4/3/2007 5:39 AM >
| | | | If that article was real I wonder how this is going to affect the drainers in Ottawa.
We're here if only for a second and then, we're gone when we least expect it, so do more than survive, lets live like we're alive..... |
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ArmchairExplorer
Location: Vancouver
| | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 16 on 4/3/2007 7:25 AM >
| | | | It isn't an April Fool's prank.
http://www.ottawap...ews.cfm?nr_id=4161
News Releases
Ottawa Police Service
For Immediate Release: 31/03/2007
Child Falls in Manhole
FOR IMMEDIAT RELEASE: March 31, 2007 at 4:40 pm
(Ottawa) - Ottawa Police is looking for the public's
assistance to identify culprits responsible for removing a
manhole cover at Utman Park, Barhaven area. The manhole in
question is close to a play area used by younger children.
On 31 March, at approximatelty 4:00 pm, a birthday party
for a seven year old girl was cut short by her falling into
the manhole. Unknown parties had removed the manhole cover
which was subsequently covered up by an election sign. As
the child was running, she fell into the hole which was at
least six feet deep, and partially filled with water.
Fortunately for the child, she got footing on a pipe which
prevented her from falling all the way down. She held on to
the edge of the hole with her elbows and cried for help.
Nearby children could not see her initially. She was
rescued by two older cousins who pulled her to safety. The
child sustained minor injuries to her back, and was quite
traumatized by the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the culprits is
encouraged to contact Ottawa Police investigators at 613-
236-1222, ext 2266.
Sent by S/Sgt Anda Pember
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As for the effect on drainers, I'd expect the OPS and the public will be paying much more attention to anyone seen lifting or accessing drains.
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xxjeremiahxx
Location: The Strait
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 17 on 4/3/2007 9:46 AM >
| | | | Posted by Tupsumato
Probably the same guys who every now and then stretch wires across cycle paths, throw sand in the downhill ski tracks or lay mines on public roads...
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...I agree. The government is definitely in on this.
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Atrix
Location: Toronto
Gender: Male
Veni. Vidi. Video.
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 18 on 4/3/2007 2:31 PM >
| | | | I wager it was Barrhaven sk8r punks. Start interrogating the usual suspects at the Walter Baker Sportsplex.
Wait, can skaters lift the weight of a manhole cover?
C'est en faisant n'importe quoi qu'on devient n'importe qui.
It's always easier to get forgiveness than permission. |
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mortimer
Location: teronno
| | | Re: Why leaving manholes open is a bad idea
<Reply # 19 on 4/3/2007 3:18 PM >
|  | | | | Wait, can skaters lift the weight of a manhole cover? |
This one can lift the weight of a Montreal raver, don't know about the Barrhaven ones though. Maybe they're just punks.
yep. |
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