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Discussion in 'Luxury and Lifestyle' started by KCalhoun, Oct 17, 2021.

  1. Yowzer...looks like a fun time. :wtf:

     
    #181     Dec 30, 2024
  2. Baron

    Baron ET Founder

    That was so disturbing. What a nightmare for those poor people.
     
    #182     Dec 30, 2024
  3. VOLdemort

    VOLdemort

    Wow, Atlanta got a lot of snow this year!

    (not funny)

    I hope there were no fatalities. Jump!
     
    #183     Dec 30, 2024
  4. Pekelo

    Pekelo

    Nobody died, 9 people got hurt. It was human error, disengaging the break, before the back up generator's clutch was connected.
     
    Last edited: Dec 30, 2024
    #184     Dec 30, 2024
  5. traderob

    traderob

    We are in Gudauri. That lift seems to be closed but 13 others are open. All good.

    Last week a dozen workers died from carbon monoxide poisoning though.
     
    Last edited: Dec 31, 2024
    #185     Dec 31, 2024
  6. RantaMin

    RantaMin

    How can that be? (((
     
    #186     Jan 3, 2025
  7. themickey

    themickey

    12 People Dead from Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 'Accident' at Ski Resort: Reports

    The bodies of 12 people were found above an Indian restaurant at a ski resort in the former Soviet republic of Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 14

    By Becca Longmire Published on December 16, 2024 https://people.com/12-dead-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-ski-resort-reports-8761832

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    A stock photo of the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia. Photo:
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    12 people have reportedly been found dead at a popular ski resort in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.

    On Saturday, Dec. 14, the bodies of 11 foreigners and one Georgian national — who have not been named — were discovered in a "resting area on the second floor" of an Indian restaurant in the Gudauri ski resort, Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed in a statement.

    The 12 people died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the BBC reported.

    "The employees of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in connection with the accident that took place in Gudauri, as a result of which 12 people died, started an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies Negligent manslaughter," the translated statement read.

    Authorities stated the deceased were "employed in the same facility" where they were found.

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    A stock photo of the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia.
    BSANI/Getty

    "At the initial inspection, no signs of body injuries or signs of violence were detected," the Dec. 14 statement added. "According to the preliminary information of the investigation, a power generator was placed in an indoor area, closed space near the bedrooms, which was turned on yesterday, probably after the power supply was turned off."

    The Ministry stated an investigation is underway and interviews are being conducted.

    "A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the exact cause of death," the statement said.

    Gudauri didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.

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    A stock photo of the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia.
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    Gudauri is situated in the Greater Caucasus Mountains and dates back to 1987. It boasts "big mountains, one of the highest, pristine ski areas, and the cheapest ski pass in Europe," per its website.

    The site states the resort's highest point is 3279 m (over 10,750 feet) and that it has 75 km (46 miles) of trails. The location also offers multiple restaurants, cafés and après-ski bars, as well as spa centers and saunas.

    The resort "is a 90-minute near-vertical drive north from the capital city of Tbilisi," according to CNN.

    Per Gudauri's Facebook page, the preliminary opening date for the winter season was Saturday, Dec. 14, but there's no confirmation as to whether it opened on that day.
     
    #187     Jan 3, 2025
  8. TheDawn

    TheDawn

    OMG!!! That is BEAUTIFUL!! It looks like you are in front of a giant wallpaper. LOL You look good Calhoun!!
     
    #188     Feb 23, 2025
  9. TheDawn

    TheDawn

    Stop lying about your age!!! Admit it, you were celebrating your AT MOST 30th birthday!! Admit it!!
     
    #189     Feb 23, 2025
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  10. TheDawn

    TheDawn

    From Cancun Mexico from way way way back when it was still safe for tourists:

    The sunset from a lagoon:

    Cancun Feb 2009 427.JPG

    And a friendly visitor:

    Cancun Feb 2009 413.JPG
     
    #190     Feb 23, 2025
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