<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2oe1SF_0vKavuul00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2oe1SF_0vKavuul00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Eric Ryan</figcaption></figure><p>There’s something about summer in Texas that brings out the adventurer in all of us. The sun’s out, the river’s calling and the thrill of swinging out over the water is irresistible.</p><p>But sometimes, that thrill comes with a little more excitement than expected—ask the guy who recently tried his luck on a rope swing over the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels.</p><h2>This is Going to be Epic</h2><p>It started as a picture-perfect day by the river. Friends gathered, phones ready to capture the perfect summer memory. Our protagonist, full of confidence and maybe a bit too much Texas-sized ambition, grabbed hold of the rope swing. He kicked off, soaring through the air with the kind of energy that made everyone watching think, "This is going to be epic."</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rTObM_0vKavuul00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rTObM_0vKavuul00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>X/Canva</figcaption></figure><p>And epic it was, just not in the way anyone expected.</p><h2>Most Sensitive of Areas</h2><p>As he swung out, the river beneath him sparkling in the sunlight, disaster struck. A branch, strategically placed by fate and nature, decided to make itself known—right in the worst possible spot. With a gasp from the crowd and a grimace from the man, the branch snagged him in the most sensitive of areas. The result? A spectacular spin that sent him tumbling head over heels, straight into the water below.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4VvZAQ_0vKavuul00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4VvZAQ_0vKavuul00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>X/Canva</figcaption></figure><h2>Hilarious Mishap</h2><p>Now, it wasn’t the graceful dive anyone imagined, but let’s be honest: it was a moment that will go down in Guadalupe River history. He emerged from the water, a little sore and a lot soaked, but with a story that will be told and retold around campfires for years to come. Because really, what’s summer in Texas without a few bumps, bruises, and hilarious mishaps?</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2DL5vD_0vKavuul00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2DL5vD_0vKavuul00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>X/Canva</figcaption></figure><p>So next time you’re at the river, eyeing that rope swing, remember: it’s all fun and games until Mother Nature decides to join in. But hey, even if you take a tumble, at least you’ll have a story worth sharing.</p><h2>Check out the video below:</h2><h2>Best Employers in Texas for 2024</h2><p>Forbes recently broke down the companies with the happiest employees. So if you hate your job, maybe look into working at one of these places. </p><h2>The 10 Biggest Complaints People Have About Texas</h2><p>Texas is the best! Although, some people seem to complain about Texas here is a look at the most common complaints about the Lone Star State.</p><h2>13 Young Girls Have Gone Missing This August in Texas</h2><p>It's terrifying to think what could happen to these missing girls in Texas. Look through these photos and see if you recognize any of these young ladies. Even the smallest tip can help bring them home. </p><p>If you have information, call 1-800-843-5678 OR the local police station listed under the photos. </p></div></body>

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Watch Man Take Wild Tumble into Texas River

There’s something about summer in Texas that brings out the adventurer in all of us. The sun’s out, the river’s calling and the thrill of swinging out over the water is irresistible. But sometimes, that thrill comes with a little more excitement than expected—ask the guy who...