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Surfer in his 50s Dies after being Pulled Unresponsive from the Water at Sunset Beach, HI

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Yesterday at around 10:20 am, Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to an urgent call about an unresponsive surfer at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. Many of the details about what happened are still unclear, but it appears a man in his 50s was pulled from the water, sent to a nearby emergency room in critical condition, and has […]

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SwellBrains | April 2, 2018
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Dog Killed In Skier Triggered Avalanche in Alaska, Skier (Owner) Takes 1,000′ Ride in Same Avalanche

A dog was killed in a D2.5, R3 avalanche in the South Fork Eagle River area by Harp Mountain’s 2 Bowls, Alaska on February 25th, 2016.  A skier (we’re guessing the owner) was carried down in the avalanche for 1,000-feet but not fully buried and was uninjured. It’s not often that you hear of this situation, but it is truly unfortunate […]

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Keenan Grady | March 3, 2016
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Brain Post: Comet ISON Killed by the Sun Today – VIDEO

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Sad news coming from our solar system today. Comet ISON, a large comet that astronomers were hoping would be so bright it would be easily visible in December 2013, has died. Comet ISON, like Icarus, flew too close to the sun today and was evaporated. This NASA Video show’s the comets final moments as the sun’s gravity pulled it in and consumed it in its entirety. […]

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SnowBrains | November 28, 2013
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Skier Dies in Avalanche in Valle Nevado, Chile Backcountry

A 26-year old backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche on Saturday just outside the boundaries of Valle Nevado ski resort in Chile.  He was with 4 other skiers who all survived with only minor injuries. The deceased skier was buried in beneath over 6 feet of snow. Rescue workers located the body of the skier using avalanche dogs after […]

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SnowBrains | July 1, 2013
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