Bubble Man hydropod needs to be rescued by Coast Guard, again

[Ghengis]

Reza Baluchi's love affair with the USCG has come to an end. In the footsteps (sort of) of Christopher Columbus, and with the honorable goal of raising "money for children in need and to inspire those that have lost hope for a better future...and stuff," (OK, I added the "and stuff" part).

Coast Guard brings back man in inflatable bubble, again - CNN.com
An ultra-marathoner's attempt to "run" from Florida to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble was cut short when the Coast Guard towed him back to land -- for the second time.

personally, I would be more impressed if he ran in his bubble across America going down the center line of westbound I70 or be shot out of a giant canon to the moon, or rolled down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, but who am I to stand in the way of someone's dream.

[Unsettomati]

He was reportedly ranting and raving about Trivial Pursuit and something called the 'Moops'...

[kevinm]

This idiot should be billed by the government for his rescue.

[kevxu]

Originally Posted by kevinm

This idiot should be billed by the government for his rescue.

If this is his second time around at this stunt - no matter what the good cause he intends - yes. Him and all those who engage in "extreme sports" and have to then be saved from their adventures at great cost to the public.

[Zelpha]

Originally Posted by kevinm

This idiot should be billed by the government for his rescue.

He says before he embarked he was warned that rescue would cost him $120k. I wonder if the Coast Guard held him to that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cqop9FsmuE

[JerseyGirl415]

He needs help. Sounds mentally ill.

[Nicci6Squirrels]

Originally Posted by Unsettomati

He was reportedly ranting and raving about Trivial Pursuit and something called the 'Moops'...

Excellent. Have you seen my Glamour magazine, by any chance?

[Robert5]

As I read the article, he did not need to be, nor did he request to be rescued this most recent attempt to run to Bermuda. I believe the video is from the 2014 actual rescue. As I read it the 2016 Coast Guard just decided they were mad because he defied their order not to embark, so the Coast Guard threw a hissy fit and went out and picked him up. But I am sure the Coast Guard will record it as a rescue in their records to justify their existence.

here is his website http://runwithreza.org/

[Zelpha]

Have any of you heard any information how/where he stores enough food & water for these trips?

[Sundaydrive00]

Originally Posted by Zelpha

Have any of you heard any information how/where he stores enough food & water for these trips?

No, but his plan was to catch fish (and eat them raw?) and eat protein bars.