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May 26th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
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Matt Blake
11:47 EST, 25 May 2012
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11:51 EST, 25 May 2012
Tragic: Ian Turton, from York, died after disappearing during an excursion on the Cauvery River near Bangalore
A British engineer has been killed and his scientist travelling companion is missing after they attempted to cross a crocodile-infested river in India.
Ian Turton, from York, died after disappearing during an excursion on the Cauvery River near Bangalore.
Another man, believed to be Michael Easton, from Holland Park, west London, is still missing. Local authorities are continuing to search the area, the Foreign Office said.
A spokeswoman said: ‘We can confirm the death of a British national while on an excursion on the Cauvery River near Bangalore, India. Another British national is still missing.
‘The local authorities continue their search of the area. We are providing consular assistance to the families.’
She would not reveal the manner of his death but it is feared they may have been attacked by crocodiles on the river.
Today tributes were paid to Mr Turton by his employer, US company Tenneco Automotive.
Sandro Paparelli, vice president and general manager of Tenneco Ride Control Europe, said: ‘Ian was a valued member of our advanced manufacturing and engineering team and worked in a variety of Tenneco locations to support the company’s international expansion.
‘He was a much appreciated colleague and leaves many friends all over the Tenneco world.
‘We are all profoundly saddened by this tragic loss of life and extend our deepest sympathies to Ian’s family and friends.’
Yesterday Mr Turton’s brother Nigel described him as a ‘very resourceful, adventurous man’.
Adventurer: Mr Turton’s brother Nigel described him as a ‘very resourceful, adventurous man’
Loved: Sandro Paparelli, vice president and general manager of Tenneco Ride Control Europe, described Mr Turton as ‘a much appreciated colleague
The 497-mile Cauvery River runs across three southern Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, where Mr Turton is reported to have been working for Tenneco.
The river is said to be infested with crocodiles, leading to speculation the men could have been attacked as they travelled down it.
An Indian colleague of Mr Turtons at Tenneco filed a police report on Tuesday saying the two men, who were friends had met up at the Lord’s Plaza hotel in Bangalore before setting off with a driver at 6am on Saturday.
Advanced engineer: Mr Turton, right, fixing a motorcycle in India with his brother Nigel
The driver said the men carried a large travel bag in which he saw an inflatable boat and some life jackets.
They had used a hand held GPS system to direct the driver about 50 miles south to the river Cauvery and told him to meet them back at the hotel in Bangalore at 7am on Monday. Neither men appeared at the rendezvous.
Rescuers told local media that the raft was found on a part of the river known as the ‘ten chakras’ where the water is forced into a gorge with a small but powerful waterfall.
Local rafting event organizer PG Bharat told the Times of India that the crocodile population in the gorge increases in the drier summer months: ‘If a raft hits a crocodile float, there is every chance of rafters getting caught by these carnivores,’ he said.
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No one should ever under estimate the crocodile.A clever,powerful predeture,that can kill in a flash,by dragging you under the water.
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Shudders down my spine. I guess they were just too adventurous. Poor chaps and their families.
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What a terrible and terrifying way to die. Poor men. So awful for their families too.
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Poor guys. I will pray for them. Awfull way to go.
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Venturing into crocodile-infested waters is really asking for serious trouble. A needless, but nevertheless a terrible tragedy for the men and their families.
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What a horrible way to go.
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Very sad.
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