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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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I was in the Gulf 36 miles away when the Deepwater Horizon lit-up I was connected to a subsea anchor in about 5500 feet of water. I could see flames (not a glow) on the horizon. The ROV boat assisting us was dispatched to the scene and was turned away. They had plenty help dumping water on it, as for the 11 souls lost I can only pray they went quick and did not burn and suffer. This is going to be a real mess, Yall please remember the families of the lost when you pray.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Another rig exploded?!?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I think he is talking about the Transocean floater that exploded last Wednesday. Definitely a tragic loss of life and a nice exploration rig. It was in pretty deep water....about 5000 feet if I remember right.

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