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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.
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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.
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