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Show 212 A Before that-- Mr. Farnsworth: Is this at or above the Slide? Mr. Blackmar: Right above theSlide. The Witness: Immediately above the Slide, the small boat ran into sandbar, right at the head of the Slide, and stuck there for a minute before we pushed it off. By The Special Master: Q That is the boat that you were in? A That is the boat we were in. By Mr. Farnsworth: Q Who was with you in that boat, do you say? A Mr. Blake. By the Special Master: Q What happened to the other boat? A The other boat went through there and immediately turned to the right and skipped the bar, knowing it was there. By Mr. Blackmar: Q Now, from that point on, just describe the progress of the trip of your party up the Colorado River. A After leaving the junction? Q Well, we have gotten up above the Slide now, and the first sandbar. Now, just tell us about the progress of your trip from there on up; what difficulties you encountered, if any. A On Friday, October 19, we left the camp at Mile 3.2 2175 |