I Still Can't Believe This

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I was reminded of this particular incident while reading the swimming discussions recently posted by @JudyEv . About 15 years ago my son was taking part in a swimming gala for all of the regional boy scout troops. Everyone attending was asked not to take cameras into the pool area but our annoyance at this restriction was tempered somewhat when the photographer from the local newspaper arrived and informed us that they were doing a two page spread with loads of photos. A fine afternoon was had by all. The photographer was very active and seemed to be getting plenty of action shots and made sure he captured all of the medal presentations. Circulation of the next issue of the local rag probably doubled as everyone who'd been present at the swimming gala bought a copy only to discover not even a single column inch devoted to the event. The leader of my son's scout troop called the newspaper offices to enquire as to why they had led us down the garden path only to be told they hadn't sent a photographer to the gala and knew nothing about it. The police were called but to this day the phantom photographer has never been found. I can only hope karma has caught up with him.