Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Boating Move Over Law In Effect
A Move Over Law for boaters goes into effect July 1to provide protection for water law enforcement
Lake crowd control
As the drought and low water levels threaten to close boat ramps other lakes are bracing for an overflow
Anchor free zone to save seahorses
Boat anchors are blamed for tearing up the UK s largest breeding seahorse colony in Dorset
More Boats Means More Safety Needed
The 4th of July brings tons of people out to area lakes but with the lack of rain boating could be dangerous 160 Dan Chapman has some safety tips for boaters looking to take head out to the lake this weekend
Monday, June 29, 2009
Flames engulf boat repair shop
Buffalo firefighters were called into action Monday night along the waterfront http www wivb com
Free Kayak Lessons at Hyland Park Reserv
Free kayaking lessons Count M A Rosko in She s at Hyland Lake Reserve in Bloomington this morning with the current details
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Body Recovered After Canoe Capsizes
Marine patrols on the Lewis River have recovered the body of a 23-year-old man whose canoe capsized
Dow Bay City River Roar Recap
TV5 s Jay Fielder takes a look back at the 2009 Dow Bay City River Roar
2 Dead, 1 Missing in Boating Accidents
Two men died in separate boating accidents Sunday morning one after a fishing boat capsized on a Southeast Side river and another when he fell off a sailboat on Lake Michigan Click play to watch the raw interview with the couple who was able to rescue one of the two men who fell off a sailboat at Dusable Harbor
Saturday, June 27, 2009
'Dry Water' Targets Boat Revelers
Indiana takes part in Operation Dry Water a nationwide effort to curb BWI or boating while intoxicated
Operation dry water underway
Law enforcement officials are cracking down on boaters under the influence KVUE s Steve Alberts is at Lake Travis with more
Law enforcement cracking down on drunk boaters
Boaters who plan to head to local lakes this weekend beware Law enforcement officials are cracking down on boaters under the influence KVUE s Steve Alberts is at Lake Travis with more
Friday, June 26, 2009
Law Enforcement Searching For Drunk Boaters
Law enforcement agencies will be on the lookout for drunk boaters this weekend
Law enforcement cracks down on drinking and boating
As we start another weekend with plenty of people out on the water a new effort to get people off the water if they make poor decisions FOX 11 s Becky DeVries joined us live from the Fox River in Oshkosh
Fewer boat ramps available
The drought is quickly becoming a big problem for people who want to enjoy Lake Travis Not only are low water levels creating more hazards but it s getting harder to find an open boat ramp
Transatlantic boat trip
Go big or go home -- that s how Ralph Brown tries to prove a point Saturday afternoon Brown hopes to move the 21-foot flats boat he designed and built from its Hudson factory to Tampa Bay for a very long trip
An amazing sailing adventure
Sailing can be fun for a day or even a week -- but imagine 260 days of it all alone That is the journey Anthony Steward went on He moved from South Africa to the Bay Area in December and considers the Clearwater sailing center his new home base In this segment of Chris s Crafts Ant shares his adventure
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Mercury Marine's Future
Fond du Lac boat engine-maker Mercury Marine could be moving operations to Oklahoma
77-Year-Old Water-Skiing Granny
Avola Fitzgerald is 77 years old and water skies like a pro at Eldorado Lake in Kansas Her husband Clarence helps her out by driving the boat
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pay rent, or leave
That s the message for people in Sarasota Bay who live on their docked boats City officials say they will soon have to move or start paying rent
National operation cracking down on drunken boaters
Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on drunken boating on the Colorado River this weekend as part of a national campaign
Boating Rules and Certification
Whether you re an experienced boater or a young jet-skiier Everyone should know the rules on water safety when heading to the river And a new website may help keep the rules fresh in your mind this summer It s called andamp quot boater-exam comandamp quot This new website is a tool to educate boaters online rather than waiting for workbooks in the mail and to get your test results back for certification andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t north-dakotaandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt North Dakotaandamp lt aandamp gt Game and Fish water safety coordinators say this will help the younger generation and boaters who want faster results Nancy Boldt Boat Water Safety Coordinator andamp quot If you re in andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t minot-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Minotandamp lt aandamp gt and you want to go boating this weekend you re worried about me sending you the book you reading the book getting it back to me getting the test you can actually take it at two in the morning if you want to andamp quot She says the certification is required for kids ages 12 to 16 who operate a jetski And you can get a discount on boating insurance with it Boldt says there has been one boating accident so far this year on the river but the peak of accidents usually happen in July and August She says most boating accidents are caused by human-error and could be avoided with a refresher course on the rules andamp quot Some say I ve been boating my whole life that doesn t mean you know everything some you may have known before and got into bad habits andamp quot They re crossing in front of each other they don t realize if you re in the right of each other who gives way they figure the fastest and biggest boat takes it and that s what we see sometimes A lot of it s common sense courtesy needs to be reinforced patience andamp quot Studying for the online course is free It only costs money to get your certification card For more information you can visit www boaterexam com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Good Samaritan Sent to the Hospital
The calm waters of Lake St Clair make for a boaters oasis during the summer months but Monday night deputies say fun on the lake turned violent
Monday, June 22, 2009
Man Says He's Out Cash As Boat Shop Closes
Customers of a boat shop say they ve lost thousands of dollars because a business suddenly closed
Weather turns dangerous
HYANNIS - While the rainy weather may be an inconvenience for some it turned dangerous on the Cape 160 Two boaters had to be rescued from a catamaran and trees were knocked down in several places
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Whale watching in Norway
To protect the whales that travel through the Arctic Circle animal rights groups believe that they need to be better known They ve organized low-key environmentally sensitive travel to allow tourists to discover the endangered animals in their natural habitat off islands in the north of Norway Refile of a previously offered AFPTV report
Man killed during drag boat races on Creve Coeur Lake
A Father s Day weekend boat race on Creve Coeur Lake turned deadly The accident happened Saturday at the 30th Annual Budweiser Drag Boat Classic in Maryland Heights Jim Tucker 52 from Texas was killed Drivers and fans on Sunday paid tribute to Tucker A boat carrying a raised Texas state flag drove by as fans stood and applauded
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Missing Boater Found
Authorities have found what they believe is the body of a 28 year old Chesterfield Township man who disappeared after a boating accident on Lake St Clair
officer Stephen Bond
Saturday family and friends piled into First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs and said goodbye to police officer Stephen Bond Bond has been missing since last month after a boating accident near Horn Island
Friday, June 19, 2009
Rescuers Pull Kayakers from Patuxent Riv
Prince George s County emergency crews have rescued 32 kayakers who became stranded on the Patuxent River
Chunks of concrete break off bridge in Va. Beach
The pieces tore through the canvas top of Pete Wright s 45-foot pleasure boat landing about a foot from his head
Hitting the water in a hybrid
Imagine cruising on the water in and around Florida for eight days and checking in at marinas and resorts along the way
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Harmon Lake
There s a new recreation area in the andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t bismarck-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Bismarckandamp lt aandamp gt andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t mandan-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Mandanandamp lt aandamp gt area and it s open for you to enjoy Harmon Lake north of Mandan is now open way ahead of schedule It was built to help with flood control but it will also be a scenic recreation area The man-made lake was finished a year ago but the huge amount of snow and runoff filled it a lot sooner than expected The lake filled in a week after the heavy snow in April And after all the rain this week it came up another foot even covering the boat dock Vern Davis andamp quot i didn t think this place would be open for 3-4 years this was the prognosis of everyone we re very surprised Water board natural resources phenominal the way it filled up andamp quot The andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t north-dakotaandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt North Dakotaandamp lt aandamp gt Game and fish has stocked it with trout The lake is open for fishing camping boating canoeing picnics But because the lake filled up so fast there s still work to do Trails shelters and playgrounds will be added later It ll take 5-10 years to develop everything supposed to be here campground multi use facility all kinds of activities you d expect in a neat park andamp quot It s a andamp quot no wakeandamp quot lake boats can only be at idle speed No personal watercraft are allowed
Skull found in car under surface of Cochiti Lake
STORY FIRST AT FIVE WE RE FOLLOWING A DEVELOPING STORY FIRST AT FIVE THIS IS VIDEO FROM CHOPPER FOUR OVER COCHITI LAKE STATE POLICE HAVE PULLED A CAR OUT OF THE LAKE AND WE RE TOLD THERE IS AT LEAST ONE BODY INSIDE AUTHORITIES AND A DIVE TEAM HAVE BEEN AT THE SCENE ALL DAY LONG -- LOOKING FOR CLUES -- AND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO IS INSIDE THAT CAR OUR GADI SCHWARTZ IS LIVE AT THE SCENE RIGHT NOW FOLLOWING THIS DEVELOPING STORY GADI THE STATE POLICE DIVE TEAM WAS OUT HERE WITH THEIR SONAR EQUIPMENT TRYING TO FIND ANOTHER TRUCK THAT REPORTEDLY ROLLED INTO THE LAKE INSTEAD THEY MADE THS DISCOVERY EARLIER TODAY CREWS PULLED A MUDDY FORD TAURUS OUT OF THE LAKE ONTO A BOAT LOADING RAMP THIS IS AT TETILLA PEAK -- AT THE NORTH SIDE OF COCHITI LAKE INSIDE THE CAR INVESTIGATORS FOUND A HUMAN SKULL IN THE BACK SEAT RIGHT NOW INVESTIGATORS ARE SIFTING THROUGH SILT INSIDE THE CAR TO FIND MORE BONES out cue long time STATE POLICE TELL US THE CAR IS REGISTERED TO AN ALBUQUERQUE RESIDENT RIGHT NOW OFFICERS ARE TRYING TO LOCATE THE CAR S OWNER OR FAMILY MEMBERS TO FIND OUT IF ANYONE HAS GONE MISSING ALBUQUERQUE POLICE OFFICERS ARE ALSO AT THE SCENE WE RE CONTINUING TO FOLLOW THIS STORY -- AND WILL BRING YOU THE LATEST TONIGHT AT SIX
RAW: Airlift for driver who went down 200ft embankment
A woman who drove down a 200 foot embankment in Edmonds Wash and had to be rescued was taken by boat to a nearby marina and then airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle Click here for full story
RAW: Driver pulled from car down 200 ft embankment
Police say a female driver who was parked along a hillside accelarated forward and down a 200 foot embankment towards the Edmonds waterfront A boat was brought in to take her to the Edmonds Marina Click here for full story
I'm on a Boat! Gulf Coast Style
It is anchors away as summer means the peak of fishing and boating in the Texas Gulf coast
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Kayaker Praised As Hero After Rescuing Snorkler
A kayak tour group leader is being hailed as a heroine for saving the life of a snorkler who got into trouble at La Jolla Cove WEdnesday
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Water worries for besieged Gazans
Crippled by blockade and war water treatment facilities in the Gaza Strip are failing to cope with the demand of a growing population Waste simply ends up flowing out to sea close to the beaches where Gazans like to go to swim fish and escape the oppressive summer heat
Plano Boy Scout Killed in Boat Accident
What was supposed to be a fun scouting event this past weekend at Lake Lavon turned tragic when a Boy Scout was killed His parents said the accident is reminder to all families to spend more time with their kids before it is too late
Accident serves as warning for low lake levels
A boating accident on Lake Travis overnight Monday serves as a warning for boaters -- beware of hazards caused by extremely low lake levels KVUE s Amy Johnston reports
Low Lake Level Causes Boat Accident
The prolonged drought affecting Central Texas has caused the water levels of area lakes to dramatically decrease This has caused several islands to emerge in the middle of the lake A boater and his passenger were injured in a collision with one of those islands last night
Boating at Bartlett Lake
azfamily com s Bruce Haffner shows us a place where you can go boating -- even if you don t own a boat
Monday, June 15, 2009
Business booming for Bellingham boat builder
We know what the recession has done to the car business and it hasn t been much kinder to the boating industry But a Bellingham company is surviving and even hiring KING 5 s Glenn Farley reports
Coast Guard Searching For Missing Boater
The U S Coast Guard suspended its search for a man who went missing after his boat flipped at Tongue Point near Astoria
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Boats abandoned as economic castaways
Florida Fish and Wildlife is seeing an increase of abandoned boats-- a problem that s costing taxpayers
Deadly boat accident in N.H.
HAMPTON N H - A rogue wave is reportedly to blame for a deadly boat accident in Hampton N H Witnesses say around 7 p m Sunday the small fishing boat flipped sending two men into the Hampton River
Historic Boats
What does June have in common with April when it comes to the andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t missouri-riverandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Missouri Riverandamp lt aandamp gt The river rised due to flooding in the spring and mountain runoff in the summer Its not as big of a deal nowbut in the 1800 s it was important for commerce and moving people In this months edition of inside history andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t tom-gerhardtandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Tom Gerhardtandamp lt aandamp gt gives you a look at some of the boats You didn t see any of these on the Missouri in the 1800 s But you did see these Mark andamp quot Without annual rise in the river due to spring flooding andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t bismarck-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Bismarckandamp lt aandamp gt or even andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t fargo-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Fargoandamp lt aandamp gt would not be where they are today it took the annual rise in order to float boats on the andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t red-riverandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Red Riverandamp lt aandamp gt and it took the two rises march and june in order to make navigation possible on the Missouri andamp quot Missouri River boats were shallowthe paddles were in the back to distribute the weight without drawing much water Mark andamp quot Riverboats were crucial not only for importing food it was the andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t armyandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Armyandamp lt aandamp gt contracts because there were a number of military installations in addition as the reservations were founded there weregovernment contracts to supply the necessary clothing and food in addition river was pound for pound the cheapest way of transporting goods but with the coming of the railroad and the lowering of price it changed andamp quot The railroad literally killed riverboat traffic The Northern Pacific was completed in 1883and the Great Northern in 1887 But although riverboat traffic was short lived in terms of historythey played a vital role in developing andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t north-dakotaandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt North Dakotaandamp lt aandamp gt And many of their names will long be remembered Mark andamp quot The first riverboat on the missouri was the yellowstone and it is illustrated by an artist named karl bodmer who was with prince maximilian in 1833-34 the last steamboat operating on the missouri was the andamp lt a href andamp quot http www kxnet com t mandan-ndandamp quot class andamp quot kxInlineLinkandamp quot andamp gt Mandanandamp lt aandamp gt and her sister ship the mcpherson they were us army snagboats and they were steel hulled and they were stationed here in bismarck where the modern heskett plant is andamp quot A little bit of historical trivia for you We told you the first boat on the Missouri was the Yellowstone The first boat on the Red River in eastern North Dakota was the Ansom Northrup in 1859
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Lake Hopatcong Water Woes
Boating swimming and fishing are all fun things to do this time of year But at New Jersey s Lake Hopatcong business owners and residents said the state has ruined their summer by taking too much water out of the lake Watch the report from Fox 5 s Barbara Nevins Taylor video left
Anne on the Waterpod
Anne About Town visited the Waterpod a floating art installation and sustainable living space that is docked at Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport Five artists are inviting the public to visit them as they float on the Hudson and East rivers while living in the Waterpod until September 29
"Community Sail" In Traverse City
Sailing on a museum But not just any musuem -- this particular venue happens to be a replica of an 1840s commercial vessel Vic McCarty joined a group for a Community Sail on this special boat and brings us the story
Friday, June 12, 2009
Outrigger canoeing
Every time we cover one boating story for Chris Crafts we learn about another We met the president of Sunsail when he told us about his company sponsoring Olympic sailor Zach Railey Then Lex Ross filled us in on another sport he s fond of besides sailing outrigger canoeing His club Team Kai Aniani means clear water in Hawaiian
Anchors away, stolen from Beach marinas
Anchors were cut from three boats -- two at Long Bay Point Marina on W Great Neck Road and one from a boat docked at Marina Shores on Marina Shores Drive
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Water sports at the Contemporary Resort
You may have been to Walt Disney World 8217 s Contemporary Resort -- maybe just on the monorail ride that goes right through it -- but did you know there s a lake situated behind that 8217 s full of family fun
Blue skies mean more green for outdoor businesses
The wet spring and the rough economy took their toll on businesses But then the sun came out KING 5 s Meg Coyle reports
Shuttle captain ready to sell ship
Twenty years and more than 20 000 trips later Captain Alva Sholty says he is ready to sell his Shell Key Shuttle
Jetting to the bay for good cause
Hundreds lined up outside the Jet Express Drawbridge Docks launch in Port Clinton Wednesday morning to purchase one of 600 5 tickets
It was hardly a promotion but an awareness fundraiser for Will Blumensaadt a toddler from Put-in-Bay who died from Spinal Muscular Atrophy Will died from the disease just short of his first birthday in June 2005
Staycation of the Week: Watersports
Central Florida residents and Walt Disney World guests can parasail jet ski or wakeboard on top-of-theline equipment right behind Disney s Contemporary Resort at Sammy Duvall s Watersports Centre
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Zilker Boats Cash in on Sunny Days
40 years ago Howard Barnett got the idea to start up a boat rental business Today Zilker Boats is thriving A beautiful day in Austin means a busy day for Howard Barnett Located off a creek in Zilker Park is Zilker Boats where Barnett rents out kayaks and canoes 160
Father, Son Struck By Lightning While Fishing
A man and his son were in a fishing boat on Sunday when they were struck by a bolt of lightning
Divers Search For Missing Kayaker
The search goes on for a missing kayaker who went out on the Brandywine River during severe weather along with a companion whose body has been recovered
One Dead, One Missing In Kayak Accident
Two people are swept up in the turbulent Brandywine River in West Chester Pa
Fisherman Reels in Live Military Missile
Florida authorities say a commercial fisherman reeled in a live missile in the Gulf of Mexico and kept it on his boat for 10 days June 9
Summer to Be a Tough Season for Camps
It s going to be a tough season for camps and teen travel programs nationwide as parents look to cut back on summer spending The AP s Faryl Ury reports June 9
Monday, June 8, 2009
Authorities Detain Men Accused Of Smuggling Immigrants
Three men are accused of using a boat to smuggle 22 Mexican nationals
French women attempt trans-Atlantic paddleboard record
Three French women hope to set a new world record by paddling 5 000 kilometres across the Atlantic between Canada and southwestern France on a five-metre long paddleboard An AFPTV report
2 charged in beating of NC man
Joshua Thornton and Dustin Monti were caught as they tried to abandon the victim s pick-up truck at secluded boat ramp according to the Pasquotank County sheriff
JS OnAir: Wisconsin Yacht Troubles
Reporter Rick Barrett talks about how Wisconsin yacht maker Genmar inc the parent of Carver Yachts files for bankruptcy and another yacht builder Cruisers is on the brink of shutting down
Wreck Alley Found Only at Lake Travis
Join local divers as they explore a big wreck site and travel through the underwater regions of Lake Travis known as 8220 wreck alley 8221 Lake Travis offers a variety of underwater objects like the houseboat in this video for local divers Reachable only by boat Robert Weiss the Captain of Lake Travis Scuba provided dive operations for these divers transporting them to 8216 Wreck Alley 8221 for this video event Lake Travis Scuba is a dive operation run out of Windy Point
Lake Hopatcong Problems
June 8 2009 -- Who is ready for a boat ride 160 Apparently not those who used to enjoy the water and weather on Lake Hopatcong in Morris County 160
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Safety at forefront of Rio Grande race
HALF STAFF TODAY THE CORBIN HAYES TRAGEDY WAS ON EVERYONE S MIND AS THEY GATHERED FOR THE GREAT RACE DOWN THE RIO GRANDE HUNDREDS OF WATERCRAFT - OF EVERY SHAPE AND SIZE - FLOATED DOWN THE RIVER DURING THE ANNUAL TRADITION CRIS ORNELAS IS LIVE NEAR THE RIO GRANDE TO SHOW US HOW THE RACE WENT CRIS THIS IS WHERE EMERGENCY CREWS SET UP A BASE IN CASE THERE WERE ANY PROBLEMS ON THE RIVER TODAY BUT THEY TELL US EVERYONE MADE IT SAFELY OUT OF THE RIVER AND THERE WERE NO MAJOR INCIDENTS IT S A DAY FOR FUN AND SILLINESS BUT THIS YEAR THE RIVER RAFT RACE TOOK ON A LITTLE MORE SERIOUS TONE AFTER ALL THIS RACE WAS POSTPONED BY THE SEARCH FOR 13 YEAR OLD CORBIN HAYES 1 38-1 49 it is on our minds because how fast the river is flowing but for us we bring life jackets and make sure we have experienced captains that driving the boats 5 33-5 41 really makes me think that we really do need to be concerned about safety and it should be about fun but we should be safe FRIENDS OF THE HAYES FAMILY WERE ASKING FOR MONEY FOR A CORBIN MEMORIAL AND THE MAYOR FLOATED A MEMORIAL WREATH BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE AS RACERS PREPARED THEIR CRAFT SAFETY GEAR WAS FRONT AND CENTER AND EVERYONE WAS THINKING ABOUT HOW THE RIVER CAN APPEAR DECEPTIVELY TAME 17 05 you can tell the flow is really good it s the highest we ve ever seen it it s a little higher than it was last year so definitely everyone has to be cautious 9 02 were just gonna have fun in the river and respect it also MEANWHILE THE CITY HAD POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS LOOKING ON JUST IN CASE 22 37-22 47 we got our safety personnel out no one gets in the water without the vest no one gets in the water without a number so we can track them as they come out THE CITY SAYS MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN TODAY S RACE AND AGAIN THEY SAY THE RIVER HAS BEEN CLEARED AND EVERYONE MADE IT
Friday, June 5, 2009
Friday's NewsChannel 4 @ 6:00 p.m.
Problems at a popular boat race on the Oklahoma River sidelined some competitors today nbsp An Oklahoma mother arrested for allegedly abandoning her new born baby in a dumpster
Two men missing after sailboat capsizes
Two Whatcom County men are missing after their boat capsized during a windstorm Four other people swam to shore and survived KING 5 s Rob Piercy reports
Houston veteran remembers D-Day
Using a toy model he put together Houston s Clyde Combs describes the patrol boat that changed his life forever on D-Day
Fuel prices may keep boats docked
The rain might be keeping boats tied up today but will this weekend s sun be enough to get boaters to start up those engines and burn that fuel which is getting a bit more expensive each day
Coast Guard Holds Kayaking Safety Overview Session
The Coast Guard holds kayaking safety overview session in Point Judith
Raw: Stranded boaters rescued off Sabine Pass
The Coast Guard and two good Samaritans rescued four people from an oil rig after their boat capsized 20 miles off the coast of Sabine Pass Friday
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Family Lucky To Be Alive After Boat Flips In River
Seven people are rescued from a pontoon boat that flipped on the White River
7 rescued after boat flips on river
Water rescue crews responded to an area of the White River in Broad Ripple after a pontoon boat flipped over a dam tossing seven people and a dog into the river
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