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June 13, 2007

Kenny Rogers attempts to cross river on back of Charlie Daniels; Daniels drowns

Kenny Rogers, in a brash show of bravado, attempted to ride bareback across the Eden River on top of country musician Charlie Daniels at the annual Appleby Horse Fair, which ended in tragedy.

In what has become an annual ritual at the Fair, dozens of riders will cross the river on horseback. Rogers, instead, mounted Mr. Daniels and waded into the river before Daniels lost his footing in deep waters.

Apparently unable to swim due to the weight of Rogers, Daniels drowned before he could be pulled to shore.

"The riders try to be 'macho'," stated one horrified onlooker. "They will traditionally dunk the horses' heads underwater, and they start to swim across," he added. Rogers dunked Daniels head under water, at which point a frightened Daniels panicked, and sank to the bottom of the river.

Many onlookers immediately attempted to retrieve Daniels, but it was too late. The hefty country singer was dead by the time they pulled him to shore.

A distraught Kenny answered investigators questions before leaving immediately on the Playaz jet to return to their Headquarters.

The lifeless Daniels lies on the bank as Kenny answers questions

Posted by Phil at June 13, 2007 1:35 PM