NEEPS North East Eco-friendly People's Site    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Major search continues for man caught in flood waters          NEEPS Forum Index -> Views on the news View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message andybebbington Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 1067 Location: peterhead Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:03 pm    Post subject: Major search continues for man caught in flood waters Quote: Major search continues for man caught in flood waters A tractor driver became swamped by water while crossing a flood plane near the River Don in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. http://news.stv.tv/scotland/north...s-for-man-caught-in-flood-waters/ _________________ why do feet smell and noses run? Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad! Back to top lachlanandmarcus Neepster Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 1086 Location: near Ballater Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:35 pm    Post subject: thats so sad, try to get to his cattle by the looks of it, very upsetting and it seems to be the elderly farmers who get killed so often in accidents up here. :-(( _________________ Happiness is a Haflinger! Back to top Smooth Hound Neepster Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 8685 Location: near turriff Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:35 pm    Post subject: saw it on the news,   a tragedy. Back to top andybebbington Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 1067 Location: peterhead Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:56 pm    Post subject: said on the evening news that the search had been called off due to poor light and would be resumed in the morning not much hope for him now _________________ why do feet smell and noses run? Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad! Back to top lachlanandmarcus Neepster Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 1086 Location: near Ballater Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:16 pm    Post subject: Very sad outcome, for him and all the family. I guess he would be glad the cattle made it out safely but so sad he didnt. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8321899.stm _________________ Happiness is a Haflinger! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         NEEPS Forum Index -> Views on the news All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome to Neeps----------------Say HelloSite Stuff What's in the area----------------What's on TV/RadioWhat's on?Meet Up DetailsNeeps Food Co-opScottish ProducersLocal Links The Green bit----------------Views on the newsGreen BuildingRRRR - refuse, Reduce, Reuse, RecyclePermaculture & TransitionGreen ParentingGlobal Warming, Climate Change etcGreen Health & BeautyThe Debating Chamber The Great Outdoors----------------GardeningWeather 2006 - archiveGo Wild In The CountryPetsSheep, Goats, Pigs and Horses etcPoultryweather 2007 - archiveWeather Diary 2009Weather Diary 2008 ArchiveBee Keeping Make, Do and Mend----------------The North Eats........The GarageGadgets, Gizmos and Techie StuffThe Frugal FoodieBetter Than Bought Arts & Crafts----------------Crafty StuffPhotographyPoetry & WritingsArt & HistoryDressmaking The Fun Bit----------------A Wee BletherUnder The Hammer - The Neeps Auction RoomThe Neeps EmporiumReviewsFun & GamesThe Neeps Arms  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group