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Death on Dakar
A recent news wire post that carries some sad news....
French Rider dies on Dakar
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Hi, that's sad news, but thanks. Linzi
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What terrible news.
The BBC report has slightly better detail, says he was sat next to his helmet with some food waiting for a rescue team.
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Tragic, but everybody knows the score, I feel for his family and friends.
Given the chance I'd be there myself, wirhout out any hesitation
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sad story.
I guess dehydration...
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Looks like he had problem (no fuel...). Informed ASO about it. Removed helmet and protectors, prepared shelter against sun and been waiting. He also sent distress signal (button on iritrack) one. May die on heart attack or so. But the distress signal came to Argentina from centre at France way too late. But maybe he was dead after while even if they would come in two hours or so. It may explain why he did not looked what is up when they loaded another bike nearby.
Sad to read all this!I had the wish with a non fatal rally.But as a extreme the Dakar will be giving us news like that for shure.
Here a picture i tool from him at Saladillo gas stop.
My condolences to the family....
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