Surfer With Parachute Washes Up On Liberty Island

2009_11_statlib.jpg There were some initial reports of a parachuter who was at the Liberty State Park at Liberty Island, which piqued our curiosity. The U.S. Parks Police tells us that it wasn't a parachuter but a surfer with a parachute (kite-surfing!), trying to take advantage of today's blustery winds. Apparently the wind died down, so he lost control of the surfboard and ended up at the rocks near where the flags are at the park. The surfer is apparently doing fine and the Liberty State Park Police took over.

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i like this story but that mofo must be freezing his tits off.

Be careful New York...the last time a parachutist landed on Liberty Island was 2 weeks before 9/11. Just sayin'....

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92605&page=1&page=1

An extremely busy harbor doesn't seem like a good place for kitesurfing. Maybe try the beach?

Somebody scored a mason jar of liquid pot...

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