photos by David Halterman
There is perverse humor in the act of witnessing someone elses
misfortune, particulary from a safe, warm vantage point on dry
land. The flailing arms and legs, priceless facial expressions and
airborne beverages have been spawning guffaws since man first got
his oars wet. And while it may be a terrifying experience for the
helpless victims, most people end up laughing about it over a few
beers later that afternoon. So with the Animas nearing its peak,
the Whitewater Park was bustling with spectators as dozens of
rafts, duckies and various assorted other watercraft were tossed
about at the rivers whim. Although all of these photos document a
mere split second in time, they lay testament to the truly unique
sight of people at their most vulnerable.
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