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Merle Sorenson, 48, said he drove his Hummer into the Columbia River near Quincy, Wash., because he wanted to see just how far he could get from shore while still being able to back up and get out OK. (Bonus reason: Also, he wanted to clean his tires.) Associated Press via News Tribune (Tacoma)

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Posted By: Chuck - Mon Nov 03, 2008
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Well at least he accomplished both goals.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 11/03/08 at 08:12 AM

Yes, alcohol was involved. But, on the other hand, having grown up along the Mississippi and being of avid boater extraction this really isn't that uncommon. Don't believe me? Just show up at any boat ramp about 1/2 hour before sunset on Saturday.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 11/03/08 at 09:00 AM

Merle Sorenson told deputies that he “was not thinking”

I bet before this happened, he was quoted as saying... hey y'all watch this!

Posted by KW in Dallas, TX on 11/03/08 at 10:04 AM

I can't believe there's no picture!!!

Posted by BikerPuppy on 11/03/08 at 11:06 AM

"Thank you for calling Geico Claims Dept....." "You did What?.."
"Sir, you know you are on a recorded line, right?"

Posted by avmayes614 in the wt"F"-State on 11/03/08 at 11:15 AM

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