Gothamist: Poet Drowns Near Christopher Street Pier

nevil

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:59:42 -0500

here is his picture: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=1309883&blogID=53175233&Mytoken=3694367F-B066-409C-94C59899A6CC784E2898355937

nevil

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:56:57 -0500

I knew this person. He was quite witty and strange. Its sad to hear him go down like this - i hope he rests in a good place.

F Keegan

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 12:52:20 -0500

Seems a little inappropriate (and out of character for a normally tactful Gothamist) to have an Amazon affiliate link on the back of this tragic story, no?

Jaydawwg

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:25:51 -0500

Having swam in the Hudson as part of the NYC Triathlon, an annual event, I can tell you that the currents are VERY strong. The current helped me take 10 minutes off my mile swim time. We had to hold on to a rope before the gun went off so as not to be pulled downstream. The Hudson is a river, afterall, not a bay. Obviously, if you're a trained swimmer the current isn't dangerous (though all that feces discharged from sewage overflows might be), but if you're not used to swimming more than one length of a pool, I can't imagine how quickly you'd be in dire straits.

ken

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:23:21 -0500

sad incident. the nice picture captures the mood.

Andrew

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:20:20 -0500

So absolutely tragic. Many times I've wondered what I'd save from my apartment in the case of an emergency situation. My cat, portfolio and family photos... but in situations like this, it's clear I should consider myself before my possessions.

b

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:50:12 -0500

my coworker swam the hudson for some triathalon a few years ago

Rocknrope

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:09:35 -0500

Truly sad, and I had no idea the currents could be that strong out there, as I previously would have no qualms about diving in, thinking i could manage a swim easy.

joe

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:59:05 -0500

it really is... poor kid.

smitty

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:19:45 -0500

so sad. :(