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wombat
03-01-2007, 10:38 AM
Just shows how easily it can happen.





Man found dead under submerged lawnmower
Wednesday Jan 3 09:50 AEDT
A man died when a ride-on industrial mower crashed into a dam in central-western NSW.

Ambulance crews called to a factory property on Lowes Mount Road, Oberon, about 5.30pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, found the body of a 45-year-old man under a mower submerged in a shallow dam.

Emergency crews used a crane to hoist the mower out of the water and retrieved the man's body.

Police believe the victim had been mowing the lawn on the property but had gone too close to the rim of the dam.




They say the mower apparently toppled over the edge and into the water, pinning him underneath.

Wggc
20-03-2007, 09:56 PM
a old workmate of mine did this on a John Deere 1145 out front mower , he dived off as soon as it went in ( not too deep ) but couldnt find the key to switch it off :o which resulted in 3 bent conrods in the engine & a full rebuild !!! Lucky the boss seen the funny side LOL & he wasnt hurt which was even better ! things happen quickly so play safe :)