19 Die as Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Egypt | Drudge Retort

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

19 Die as Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Egypt

A hot air balloon carrying foreign tourists exploded 1,000 feet off the ground in Luxor, Egypt, on Tuesday, killing 19 of the 21 people aboard. One British tourist and the pilot survived and are being treated at a hospital for their injuries. Balloon rides offering panoramic views of the Nile River and the ancient temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut are a popular tourist attraction in Luxor.

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(Seems like a LarryMohr joke would be appropriate about now.)

#1 | Posted by moder8 at 2013-02-26 11:43 AM | Reply | Flag:

Oh the Humanity!

#2 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2013-02-26 11:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

I was thinking Glen Beck had drifted over from one of his converting dead jews in Israel missions.

#3 | Posted by northguy3 at 2013-02-26 11:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

Obligatory Humor:
It's Raining Men

#4 | Posted by Sycophant at 2013-02-26 01:43 PM | Reply | Flag:

If you are a Christian tourists, dont go vacationing in Muslim countries. It`s rule#1.

#5 | Posted by BADAOPHAY at 2013-02-26 01:56 PM | Reply | Flag:

Never understood why anyone would willingly go up in one of those things - especially in areas where there are power lines.

They're nice to look at from the ground though.

#6 | Posted by Sully at 2013-02-26 02:20 PM | Reply | Flag:

They wanted to vacation all over Egypt. They are now all over Egypt.

#7 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-02-26 02:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

Sully, actually, the ride is amazing. Mind you, I had to peel my fingers off the frame when we landed...

#8 | Posted by northguy3 at 2013-02-26 03:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

It's about time we ban hot air balloons. We can start by limiting them to 3 passengers.

#9 | Posted by sames1 at 2013-02-26 05:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Sully, actually, the ride is amazing. Mind you, I had to peel my fingers off the frame when we landed..."

I'll take your word for it. My not having control over the situation is one thing. But the "pilot" not having control over the situation either is another....

#10 | Posted by Sully at 2013-02-27 09:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

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