The Beer has been SAVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[underpants]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3414593.stm



Russian troops have retrieved 10 tonnes of beer trapped under the Siberian ice after a week-long operation.

A lorry carrying the beer was lost while crossing the frozen River Irtysh, near the city of Omsk, about 2,200 kilometres (1400 miles) from Moscow.

The driver managed to jump out after the ice gave way, but the lorry and its cargo sank.

Six divers, 10 men with electric saws and a tank pulled the beer kegs – but not the truckto safety.

[DarkPhenyx]

1. Of course they didn't save the truck!

The beer was far more valuable you know. PLus that whole instant gratification thingy. Factor in that a cold beer is far superior to a cold truck and there you have it.

It's only logical you know.

:beer:

[GOPisEvil]

2. James Cameron will be diving there shortly.

I'm sure he'll want to make a movie regarding this heroic episode.

Or not. :beer:

[underpants]

3. I'M *hic* KING OF THE *burp* WoooooooooooRLD!

:beer:

[trogdor]

4. If it was a Russian-made truck, you're right.

Probably an old Soviet Union era vehicle.

[Bronco69]

5. Whew!

I was beginning to get nervous! :-)

[LynneSin]

6. See, THIS is what we should be using our military for

Finding Beer, not Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Putin should be proud, maybe he can teach that idiot a lesson

[KG]

7. they must have been REALLY thirsty!

i mean, they coundn't wait till spring to pull out the beer?

[bushisanidiot]

8. Thank The Lard!

n/t

[Brewman_Jax]

9. Finally, some good news!

Of course they saved the beer, because:

1) The beer is more valuable. 10 tonnes of beer or 10 tonnes of truck--hmm...

2) The beer is already cold.

3) No one wants a waterlogged truck. A new truck is no doubt cheaper than recovering and fixing the old one.

4) Everyone likes beer! If they don't, they won't care after the third round.

Cheers! :beer: