The Draining of Lake Peigneur

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 03, 2010
Category: Destruction | Disasters | Stupidity | 1980s

Comments

I can picture the drill operator saying "Hey y'all, watch this"

Posted by Mini Viking on 11/03/10 at 11:33 AM

Whose idea was it to drill the hole anyhow? And, why drill a hole in the bottom of a lake?

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 11/03/10 at 12:03 PM

And yet I still have trouble getting my son to drain the bathtub 😝 I surely can't let him see this video.

Posted by ANON in Nowhere on 11/03/10 at 03:29 PM

There have been many a men who "drilled" the wrong hole and ended up with the dire consequences :gulp:

Posted by ANON in Nowhere on 11/03/10 at 06:23 PM

wow! that was a bit of a mistake. it must have been a draining experience for rescue crews. this must have really sucked for the surrounding property owners. the drill operator must have felt pretty salty aftewards. i have a sinking feeling about this comment. :cheese:
great video paul!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 11/04/10 at 12:09 AM

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