as someone who sets up bridgeswings for a weekend hobbie i know all too well that retaining full concentration while setting up and going through safety checks before each jump is key. every time i let a mate jump it nearly does my head in. im trained and know my gear well but things do go wrong, especially once one is used to the setup and checks, one can become overconfident and overlook things especially if distracted while going through checks. i really feel for both the Peters family and Alastair McWhannell. iv done the ballance bridge a few times and it is a harsh reminder that safety is paramount.
Shame on all of you - he is a man too, he has to live with this for the rest of his life! Thats a life sentence in itself! How can you all put him down like that - did you all complain that no one person was convicted or sent to prison over the rafting accident through the sir ed trust?? We all hope Catherine is in peace now and her family can move on obviously she will never be forgotten.
I feel so sick! I completely agree KP! Where is the justice for murder.....negligence is still murder in this case! The entire justice system in NZ needs revision....it's unfathomable that he is getting away with this! Shame on him for not apologizing and the judge for the soft sentencing!!! I'm sincerely sorry for the family of Catherine Peters....may she rest in peace!
Negligence resulting in death vs. community service - not exactly an eye for an eye is it? Where is the justice in that.
God rest her soul so young and so tragic. Now they will all pay for her tragic absense while the ferryman collects. Go on towards the living- people- and bless you all.