Fatal accident stops transatlantic swim
26 April 2005 12:58As keen readers of the Opera files of Tetzchners transatlantic swim probably already know, a tragic accident set a firm stop for his heroic quest. Out in open sea the company inflated raft punctured, and Tetzchner had to rescue his helper, PR Manager Eskil Sivertsen.
Luckily, no lives were lost in this accident, so while Tetzchner may be disappointed for not being able to complete his swim, and his mother may be disappointed for not having him visit for a hot cup of chocolate, they may both take comfort in knowing he is a hero for saving a life.
3 Responses to “Fatal accident stops transatlantic swim”
Hi! I’ve enjoyed reading your thoughts on Opera. I’ve been using Opera almost exclusively for the last five years. I never liked IE and used Netscape 4.x before switching to Opera. I’ve tried Firefox but don’t like its user interface. Anyway, considering you’re not a native English speaker, I think your English is excellent. But since you’re writing in English here, perhaps you might want to consider changing the headline for this entry. “Fatal accident” means someone has died, and since no one died in the accident, your headline is misleading and, frankly, alarming. Perhaps you meant “fateful” instead of “fatal”? I wouldn’t have mentioned this publicly but couldn’t find a way to contact you privately.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry
I did wonder if I should use the word fatal, but since none of my dictionaries suggested it neccessarily means death is a consequence, I let it stand. And it was fatal to both the raft and the swimming in the meaning “bringing ruin”, as one of my dictionaries offer as a meaning.
That said, fateful might be a better word - I have to think about that.
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