It's time for an Essie, the award given solely on the basis of sheer stupidity. Unfortunately, this one is awarded posthumously. Stupidity can be deadly!
This one goes to Homiz David, Ninos Yacoub, and Ramina Badal of Modesto, California. The trio took a trip to Vernal Falls on the Merced River to see the flooding occurring there from a record snowmelt.
A metal barricade separates the hikers from the river where it pools around a slick slab of granite before tumbling over the falls. Signs in several languages warn people of the fast-moving water and slippery conditions. But they wanted photos, so they crossed the barricade to stand next to the river.
But that wasn't a good enough photo -- they wanted one in the middle of the river, so despite onlookers warning them to get on the safe side of the barricade, they proceeded to a rock in the middle of the rushing water. The woman started to slip, and one of the men grabbed for her, and both of them went over the 317-foot falls. The other man tried to help, and he fell in and followed them over the cliff.
So in honor of all those who think the rules don't apply to them, I award this Essie to Homez, Ninos, and Ramina.
"3 feared dead in Yosemite fall." The Dallas Morning News; July 21, 2011; p. 4A.
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