Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site cornell.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!floyd!vax135!cornell!doug From: doug@cornell.UUCP (Douglas Campbell) Newsgroups: net.rec.nude Subject: reservoir swimming Message-ID: <528@cornell.UUCP> Date: Thu, 21-Jun-84 09:06:08 EDT Article-I.D.: cornell.528 Posted: Thu Jun 21 09:06:08 1984 Date-Received: Fri, 22-Jun-84 06:02:21 EDT Organization: Cornell Univ. CS Dept. Lines: 17 Here in Ithaca, NY, there is a reservoir that has traditionally (though unofficially) been used for swimming, usually suitless. Last summer someone fell onto a dam from a rope swing and killed himself. Since then, the area has been the subject of controversy. Two claims are being made by city officials that I have doubts about: 1. Swimming in a reservoir is damaging to the water supply. 2. Any place where swimming is allowed must be supervised by qualified people (lifeguards). I believe that reservoirs elsewhere are officially used for swimming, making me doubt (1). As for (2), can't signs be posted like "No Lifeguard - Swim at your Own Risk" so that the city would not be liable? Any facts would be appreciated. UUCP: cornell!doug nee! ARPA: doug@cornell