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Moment furious speedboat driver 'tries to ram into Olympic rower' on the Thames and threatens him in river rage row
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Moment furious speedboat driver 'tries to ram into Olympic rower' on the Thames and threatens him in river rage row

A British Olympic rower, Jack Beaumont, intervened to prevent a speedboat from ramming other rowers on the Thames. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the boat owner, identified as the Mayfair Lady, began charging into single rowing boats. Beaumont confronted the skipper, who responded with verbal abuse and attempted to ram him. Beaumont skillfully maneuvered away and led the boat away from other rowers. Thames Valley Police arrested the 67-year-old boat owner on charges related to threats and endangerment. Witnesses described the encounter as potentially life-threatening, noting the skipper's aggressive behavior and previous conflicts with the rowing club.

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Moment furious speedboat driver 'tries to ram into Olympic rower' on the Thames and threatens him in river rage row

A British Olympic rower, Jack Beaumont, intervened to prevent a speedboat from ramming other rowers on the Thames. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the boat owner, identified as the Mayfair Lady, began charging into single rowing boats. Beaumont confronted the skipper, who responded with verbal abuse and attempted to ram him. Beaumont skillfully maneuvered away and led the boat away from other rowers. Thames Valley Police arrested the 67-year-old boat owner on charges related to threats and endangerment. Witnesses described the encounter as potentially life-threatening, noting the skipper's aggressive behavior and previous conflicts with the rowing club.

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