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April 16, 2003

Camerawoman becomes first female journalist to die in Iraq war

Argentine freelance camerawoman Veronica Cabrera died from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident in Iraq that also killed correspondent Mario Podesta. A witness claims to have heard gunshots just before a tire exploded causing their vehicle to roll.

Posted By Cranky at April 16, 2003 09:06 PM | TrackBack

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I'm beginning to think they need airbags in Iraq.

PS: Nice new format

Posted by: Phil Hornsey at April 16, 2003 09:09 PM

I will repeat myself again{cause i like my own voice} SHIT HAPPENS IN WAR. a freelance journalist, should have been with the marines...not only would she have been safe...but she could have done there laundry.....although i'm sure the marines could have thought of a few things for her to do....lol....{yes to all you people who are going to say "she was a human being" i know that} incentative no, she herself would say the posting must go on. hence i will keep her wish and continue posting....

Posted by: aby normal at April 16, 2003 09:15 PM

Shots heard just before the tire blew?

Calling John Travolta!

Posted by: jerry at April 16, 2003 09:38 PM

well, there is a twist, shots heard before the tire blew?
They aren't suggesting an iraqi can actually hit a target, are they?

Aby, do laundry, and other "things"?
get your mind out of the gutter, LoL

Posted by: James at April 16, 2003 10:53 PM

Got to love people who wish for government controled news.

I don't want to hear anything out of chechnya unless it comes from reporters with Russian troops.

Posted by: get a life at April 17, 2003 12:00 AM