Nudists Beware

I had to share this one. This news story is courtesy of AP News.

(Austin-AP) -- What could have been a major tragedy turned out to be a story of neighbor helping neighbor after a party barge capsized on Lake Travis. The barge capsized yesterday, tossing 60 people on board into water that was more than 50 feet deep. Police say two people suffered minor injuries. Both were treated at area hospitals and released.

Civilians and rescuers from various emergency response units pulled people to safety. Witnesses say that as the boat neared Hippie Hollow on the lake, all of those aboard moved to one side, causing the barge to overturn. Hippie Hollow is a lakeside park and the only public nude beach in Texas.

Austin American-Statesman reports yesterday said barge flipped over during Splash Day, a semiannual event hosted by the gay and lesbian communities.

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