Thread: Sean Penn's rescue bid sinks

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Sean Penn's rescue bid sinks
From correspondents in New Orleans
05sep05

EFFORTS by Hollywood actor Sean Penn to aid New Orleans victims stranded by Hurricane Katrina foundered badly overnight, when the boat he was piloting to launch a rescue attempt sprang a leak.

Penn had planned to rescue children waylaid by Katrina's flood waters, but apparently forgot to plug a hole in the bottom of the vessel, which began taking water within seconds of its launch.
The actor, known for his political activism, was seen wearing what appeared to be a white flak jacket and frantically bailing water out of the sinking vessel with a red plastic cup.

When the boat's motor failed to start, those aboard were forced to use paddles to propel themselves down the flooded New Orleans street.

Asked what he had hoped to achieve in the waterlogged city, the actor replied: "Whatever I can do to help."

With the boat loaded with members of Penn's entourage, including a personal photographer, one bystander taunted the actor: "How are you going to get any people in that thing?"

he is such a jerk and I think he came by it naturally.

Too bad Bush didn't go with him. That would have made a great picture showing Bush bailing water out of a sinking boat.

and they are both crape actors

Isnt he the guy that played "I am Sam?" I guess he wasnt acting.

Originally Posted by jp_48504

Isnt he the guy that played "I am Sam?" I guess he wasnt acting.

I like that.

Yes, Penn did play in "I am Sam." However, this story for me brought back memories of his character in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." I'm also wondering how come they let Penn into the flood area but other people that can really help and make a difference are not let in.

Originally Posted by Brian503a

Yes, Penn did play in "I am Sam." However, this story for me brought back memories of his character in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." I'm also wondering how come they let Penn into the flood area but other people that can really help and make a difference are not let in.

Either way.

Originally Posted by Brian503a

Too bad Bush didn't go with him. That would have made a great picture showing Bush bailing water out of a sinking boat.

What an excellent visual illustration that would have been of an event occuring before our eyes.

Boosh doesn't seem to realize it yet but his ship is sinking very fast. The American people wouldn't mind poking a few more holes to help. :P