Local news

OK, Aaron and I always get a kick out of some of the local news reports we hear. And it's not just exclusive to Arizona either. Everywhere, there are local news stations that report on the funniest things and call it news. Maybe it is our fascination with how ridiculous some people can be and I guess since we are entertained by it, other people are as well and that's how it gets on the news. Why is it they always find the weirdest/most random person to ask questions to when these things are happening?
Are our lives bettered by the knowledge these local news reporters give to us? Not really! Are we entertained? Most certainly!

Here is the latest example.

I was driving the other day and it was raining. I heard on the radio that there was a swift water rescue happening on Tanque Verde wash/Sabino Canyon Rd. For those unfamiliar with Tucson, there are washes (dry ditches) that sometimes fill with water when it rains and it gets flowing pretty fast. Some flow over roadways and into low lying spots in the road and stupid people think they can drive across them even though there are clear signs stating not to and you can see the water getting pretty deep. Anyway, back to the story....I was thinking, stupid people-they should know not to drive into this water and get stuck in it. Why do I hear this every time it rains here?? I didn't think much of it until I saw this article the next day. This was the swift water rescue they were talking about????

Kayakers Joyriding Down Tanque Verde Wash Cause Emergency Crew Stir

"A group of kayakers cuased quite a stir when they went for a
paddle down the Tanque Verde wash Tuesday afternoon.
According to Tucson Fire Department, an onlooker called for help because they believe one of the kayakers was struggling. TFD responded to the scene.

It is not yet known wheter any of the kayakers were in danger,
but preliminary indications are that there was not any danger. In photos the
kayakers can be seen wearing life jackets and appear leisurely.

Kayaking down the Tanque Verde river is not illegal."

Ok, there are several things that are just so hilarious in and of themselves in this story and the pictures as well! If you notice in the last picture there is a sign about not stopping, standing or parking on the bridge and all 3 are being done in the picture! Journalism at it's best!!!

But the best thing in this article is the comments beneath the story. When I sent this link to Aaron, he nearly busted a gut (his words, not mine). If you happened to be around when he was laughing (aka-losing it) at the cat and dog jokes that night-that's what he compared it to.

The best comment says "Note to Tucsonans those brightly colored tubs are actually called boats. They float on water have been used for thousands of years. The 'struggling' is called rowing. It is how you control the boat. Also thousands of years old."

Classic! I love Tucson! Thanks KVOA! And thanks to all those local news stations out there that bring us these important stories. We learn so much......uh, wait.....we laugh so much!

If you want to see the article in it's fullness and read the rest of the comments go HERE!