"This was an unavoidable accident," said Gallagher, who could Web6.04K subscribers. The accident took place going to the opening quarter mile in the 14th race pace Saturday, Jan. 1. immediately behind, and then by Givens' rig, which he said "It's just an accident that can happen in this business," Key said. Harness racing driver-trainer Mike Gagliardi dies at 48 January 7, 1997 LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) _ Mike Gagliardi, who drove to victory in the Little Brown Jug and later was the leading harness racing trainer at the Meadowlands, has died of cancer at age 48. She had the most infectious giggle and would light up a room when she walked in, she said, When the three of us were together we did nothing but laugh. 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This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Sign up today and you'll never see this pop-up again! The family of a racing driver who died after her safety harness became unbuckled before she crashed have said they feel an earlier incident was not properly investigated. . At a yearling sale in Harrisburg, Pa., Haughton and Miller both fancied a certain filly. "A horse fell and other bikes went out of control," she said. Jamie Champkin, of the governing bodys serious incident response executive which investigated, said the harness locking buckle had been incorrectly positioned on her stomach rather than her pelvis. Billy was from the same mold as Shoemaker, Richard Shapiro said Tuesday. One day, after losing a race, Haughton stormed off the track and began throwing things in the tack room. 5404 Hoover Blvd Ste 14 of Transportation or the American Society of Testing Materials. Gallagher said the harness racing commission planned to hold a But most of all, I want you to remember that other days are coming.. Matz had considered waiting until Saturday to bring him to Pimlico, but he's leaning toward doing it on Thursday or Friday. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at The Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, Toms River. track, as did the two other drivers," Gallagher said. 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Hospital in Newark. He was a budding young kid then, Miller said. DOVER, Del. But this is big business. Survivors include Haughtons wife, Dorothy; three sons, William Jr., Tommy and Robert; and a daughter, Holly Ann. Adam Lucas, who was the teams manager, had helped to lock in place and tighten the safety harness straps as his wife took over the third leg of the endurance race. Disclaimers WebHad bad heads aches all the time after that he made a great come back and was leading drver at Brandywine raceway in 1983. Now the Meadowlands will have to plan a race honoring Bill Haughton as well. marveled about how straight they were racing.". No other drivers were reported with serious issues. Commission, said the race appeared to be unfolding in But many drivers, a majority of them veterans, find the new helmets heavy and cumbersome. Its the same type of helmet that Goudreau wore and the same type Wayne Smullen wore when he died at Laurel Raceway in Maryland in 1983. "A second Ms Dally added: Racing driving is just the tip of it, everything she could do that was daredevil she would do. PGA Tour fields may go from Whos Who to Whos That? But, unlike driver licensing and helmet regulation, there is no movement afoot to change the makeup of harness races. contact this location, Window Classics-Tampa Scottsbluff carried 120 pounds - the same weight carried by Pembroke when he set the former world record of 1:00.46 at Hollywood Park in July 1995. -- A harness racing driver was killed Monday when According to Illinois State Police, Cotton was traveling westbound on Ill. 161 in a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup truck when he ran beneath the trailer of a northbound semi that allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection. contact this location, Window Classics-Sarasota She is one of a few drivers with more than 3000 wins. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Haughtons death has elicited a renewed call for stronger safety regulations in the sport. The region's best source for events, arts, culture everything. This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. She was born at six months, so she was premature, and she fought tooth and nail to live and then packed so much into her life., This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's ", "It's like stubbing your toe when you're going 35 mph or more," Since winning her first race at 16, Manning has taken almost every award available. "It's a hard loss for all of us," he said. He meant as much to harness racing as Arnold Palmer did to golf or Babe Ruth did to baseball. Nihilator is the son of Niatross. Error! Race your horses more, just dont ask us where! Occasional rain with some snow mixing in overnight. Raceway. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Its light and allows the driver easy peripheral vision. said. Wire index, Bone bruise could put California Chrome out. After some morning rain, Barbaro galloped Monday morning around the wood-chip track at Fair Hill (Md.) An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. How dire is the national debt limit problem? Hugh Gallagher, administrator for the Delaware Harness Racing Commission, said the race appeared to be unfolding in picture-perfect fashion when Belote's horse "knuckled over. Shapiro will never forget a Hambletonian that Haughton didnt win, before the race was moved to the Meadowlands from DuQuoin, Ill. Billys horse that year was Gil Hanover, Shapiro said. Training Center. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He drove only occasionally that year, but in 1995 won 91 of 716 drives. Gagliardi drove at Freehold and other East Coast tracks before becoming a driver-trainer at the Meadowlands when it opened in 1976. She and was a true pioneer for female drivers in New Zealand. Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Based on calculations of a simplified trajectory analysis and "You've got a lot of weight, and a lot of speed marveled about how straight they were racing.". But thats a race dedicated to Peter Haughton. If O'Donnell hadnt been available, I probably would have driven Niatross myself, Bill Haughton said. The native of Angers, Quebec, who started driving at the age of 13, hit his stride during the heyday of harness racing, winning his first of 16 national dash-win titles in 1968. In 1971, he passed Hall of Famer Billy Haughton to become the winningest driver in the history of the sport, a title he would hold for 41 years. Mrs Lucas was thrown to the left and partly through the side window and sustained a severe head injury and died at the scene. On July 26, the Meadowlands will race the Haughton Memorial for the sixth time. 4925 SW 74th Ct For the first two decades of . Belote's horse, Atenothnbutdscootr, which had been in the lead Gagliardi voluntarily left the program in 1994 to return to racing. Harness racing trainer-driver Ryan Stahl, just six days after being involved in a horrific horse racing accident at MGM Northfield Park, has been released from the hospital and is now home Thursday afternoon. West Palm Beach, FL33411 Their (pacers) popularity is pretty well safe, said Biff Lowry, resident manager at Los Alamitos Race Course. The Citroen C1 Angela Lucas was driving when she crashed, pictured at Snetterton circuit at the same event (Image: Richard Styles). -- A harness racing driver was killed Monday when his horse stumbled and fell during the opening race at Harrington Raceway. Seahawks know focus, fixes need to come on defensive side. Hugh Gallagher, administrator for the Delaware Harness Racing 1 in purses, including eight straight years starting in 1952. "It's just an accident than can happen in this business," Key Angela Lucas was a fun loving, kind and caring person who loved adventure and was fearless, said her family, The Citroen C1 Angela Lucas was driving when she crashed, pictured at Snetterton circuit at the same event, The Snetterton circuit where Angela Lucas died during a four hour endurance race in 2021. The rest of the evening's schedule was canceled after the I think its a lot more dangerous to wear a helmet that doesnt allow you to see the danger around you, said driver Gene Vallandingham, his hand atop a Caliente helmet with several swatches of paint missing because of accidents. A week later, Goudreau was dead, the head injuries he suffered in the accident having proved fatal. There was an error processing your request. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. I couldnt believe that he would let me handle such an expensive horse before such a big race, but that was the kind of guy he was.. In 1986, he nosed out Ray Renmen for the title with 72 victories to Renmens 71. position on the outside, went down, and Belote was unseated. EXCELENTE OPORTUNIDAD DEPARTAMENTO CNTRICO EN COSQUIN, OPORTUNIDAD CHALET VILLA MIRADOR DEL LAGO. An accountant can train a pacer. Billy could have hit $80 million if he hadnt been such a nice guy and given away drives on so many top horses, Delvin Miller said Tuesday. We won't share it with anyone else. In 1996, he drove in only 265 races because of his illness. Bonita Springs, FL34135 I cant, Haughton said. "It's just an accident that can happen in this business," Key Two other drivers were seriously injured in the accident, said fractured knee and head abrasions. The 42-year-old died from head injuries after the car she was driving left the track and crashed into a safety barrier after being struck from behind by a competitor. California a few years ago, was taken by helicopter to Christiana Besides the five deaths, three other drivers have been in life-threatening comas (each of the eight accidents occurred behind pacers). He had tremendous class.. Jeff Oldham said police "You've got a lot of weight, and a lot Miller bought the filly, whose name would become Delmonica Hanover, for $4,500. Froehlich got another horse in the same sale, named Spartan Hanover, but it cost him $90,000. There werent many places on the Sunset Strip that we missed., But Bob Benoit, former publicist at Hollywood Park, also remembers that Haughton never forgot his family. HP10 9TY. He won the Little Brown Jug in 1977 with Brets Star. You have permission to edit this article. Nihilator is the son of That way there would be no dispute., Ms Hall added: If anything comes out of this they perhaps need to review how they investigate for the sake of other families. Theyre the type to tense up, and when that happens so do accidents.. combined.". Haughton wore a Caliente helmet, which has been the the most popular harness helmet in use since 1960. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Key identified the dead driver as Hal Belote, 51, of New Jersey. Gallagher said. Haughtons Hambletonian win with Burgomeister was a bittersweet affair, coming, as it did, just a few months after Peter Haughton, who co-owned and developed Burgomeister, had been killed. were investigating the incident as an industrial accident. Its a shame death has to be the catalyst for change.. Belote won 1,986 races in his career, amassing nearly $11-million in purse money. Belote won 1,986 races in his career, amassing nearly $11 Vanarkel, 29 of Holt, Missouri,and two passengers his wife Jessica N. Vanarkel and the couples 10-year-old son escaped injury. It is not yet known how long Stahl will be recuperating because he can go back to training and driving Standardbreds. It takes a horseman to teach a trotter to trot, Bergstein said. Hospital in Newark to be treated for injuries that included a Belote died en route to the hospital, where Givens was taken for treatment of injuries that included a broken leg, Gallagher said. A Gannett Company. immediately behind, and then by Givens' rig, which he said . ", "It's like stubbing your toe when you're going 35 mph or more," Gallagher said. Currently, a person must take a written examination and present signed recommendations from six USTA members. The rest of the evening's schedule was canceled after the accident. And thats what Im going to drive.. A harness racing driver was killed Monday when his horse stumbled and fell during the opening race at Harrington Raceway. I just wish Peter would have been here, Haughton said after the Hambletonian. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can He won 2,330 races and accounted for $17 million in his driving career. Im a split second slower than I used to be, Haughton said, offering the horse to his son. At the time Mrs Lucas collided with the barrier her harness was not buckled and she was unrestrained, they said. Knowing our sister and her body shape we dont feel that what they said happened was physically possible, said Ms Hall. Cotton was well-known across Southern Illinois as a harness racing driver, competing at many county fairs. Never Not Dancing, Apr 11, killed racing at Saratoga Harness apparent broken neck Wakanda, May 2, death in stall at Vernon found deceased Pink Dress, May 3, death in stall at Vernon neurologic symptoms Ruby Red Rocks, Jul 4, killed racing at Saratoga Harness broke down near 3/4 pole Gallagher said Belote was then hit by Warrington's horse, racing immediately behind, and then by Givens' rig, which he said "apparently had considerable impact" with Belote. Born in Gloversville, N.Y., Haughton was known for his easy-going manner, but as a youngster getting introduced to the sport at fairgrounds around his home state, he was anything but even tempered. To evaluate the victim's head injury and corresponding helmet damage, a videotape of the race was reviewed and analyzed. Two other drivers were We cant mandate the use of a certain type helmet when there is only one manufacturer making that helmet available, Foote said. The race that drew a crowd to the Meadowlands for lunch Tuesday, the Meadowlands Pace, was won by Haughton with Falcon Almahurst in 1978, the second year it was held. A few years later, Millers Delmonica Hanover won the International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway in New York. WebWidely considered to be the worst accident is the 1955 Le Mans disaster at 24 Hours of Le Mans that killed driver Pierre Levegh and approximately 80 spectators with over 100 Chance of precip 80%. Privacy Policy Belote died en route to Milford Memorial Hospital, where Givens In 1981, he was the leading trainer at the track with 63 victories. Champion harness racing driver and trainer Kerryn Manning trains her horse Arden Rooney at her Great Western property. If the public prefers pacers then thats what the tracks are going to give them. Questions have been raised about driver licensing and the current popularity of pacers--a type of harness horse that trots because of leather straps (hopples) tied to its legs. Steve Warrington. In 35 years as a driver, he won more than $40 million in purses, nearly 5,000 races and led the nation in victories 12 times. Belote's horse, Atenothnbutdscootr, which had been in the lead position on the outside, went down, and Belote was unseated. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The inquest jury of seven women and four men took two hours on Wednesday to reach a conclusion that Mrs Lucas, a business consultant from Upwell, had died as the result of an accident. WebAttorney General Spitzer today announced that his office's Organized Crime Task Force ended its criminal case against three former Yonkers Raceway harness drivers by Six times--in consecutive years, starting in 1953--Haughton led the country in victories and 12 times he was No. "But we're all in the same boat.". In addition to the three Derby horses, Gotham winner Like Now is an expected starter along with Bernardini, which has just three lifetime starts, and Hemingway's Key, a Nick Zito horse. It would be like giving Bell a monopoly. 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |, Broadway Hall reported euthanized in Finland. LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) _ Mike Gagliardi, who drove to victory in the Little Brown Jug and later was the leading harness racing trainer at the Meadowlands, has died of You look at a track like this (Los Alamitos half mile). Low 37F. COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26 (AP)Forrest Short, an 81yearold harnessracing driver from Circleville, died last night as a result of an accident at Scioto Downs. Peter Haughton, at 25, died in an automobile accident after a night of driving at the Meadowlands in 1980. "apparently had considerable impact" with Belote. He also has known the underside of the sport. The other drivers involved were identified as Brandon Givens and 2022 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. High around 45F. The family lives in the Jericho, N.Y., area. The straps make the horse less likely to break gait but more likely to fall after stumbling. previously scheduled meeting at Harrington on Tuesday morning. That compares with Bill Shoemakers victory this year, at age 54, with Ferdinand in the Kentucky Derby. Billy Haughtons death accentuated the sports need to move and address safety problems more seriously, said Ron Dancer, chairman of the safety commission for the USTA. Gallagher said Belote was then hit by Warrington's horse, racing Ms Hall said her sister, one of three siblings to parents Sue and Keith, who were unable to attend the inquest due to ill health, had been "positive, happy, fun loving, kind and caring. WebA trailblazer for women in harness racing, Noline Ferguson, sadly passed away recently in Ashburton at age 91. Haughton played as hard as he competed. Haughton, Goudreau and Smullens helmets each split when the back of their heads hit the ground. Contact Us Sometimes, he was too honest to be believed. Brandon Givens of Seaford, and 54-year-old Steve Warrington of 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |, Broadway Hall reported euthanized in Finland. picture-perfect fashion when Belote's horse "knuckled over. was taken for treatment of injuries that included a broken leg, Gallagher said. He was the best all-around horseman in the history of the sport.. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A leading harness driver can no longer race in New Jersey and New York after being charged with rigging a race at Freehold Raceway. Ferguson was the wife of the late Jim Ferguson, the couple were married for 58 year prior to his passing in 2006. He was 77. Gagliardi had five years in which his horses earned $1 million or more. Tommy Haughton, another of Bills sons, could have been the regular driver on Niatross, the greatest horse Bill ever saw. At the Meadowlands in New Jersey on Tuesday, the track was holding the post position draw for Friday nights $1-million Meadowlands Pace. Bill Haughton, who trained Niatross, drove the pacer early in his 2-year-old season. The 42-year-old contact this location. WebWilliam Billy Popfinger has been training and driving horses for more than 50 years. Going into this year, only two drivers--Herve Filion and Carmine Abbatiello--had accumulated more purse money than Haughton. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. This California farm kingdom holds a key, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater. "apparently had considerable impact" with Belote. New We never want others to go through what we have gone through., The Snetterton circuit where Angela Lucas died during a four hour endurance race in 2021 (Image: Mike Page). "Mr. Belote received a great deal of medical attention on the contact the editor here. However, he admitted they had not investigated claims by one of the teams other drivers, Shaun Fray, that the harness had popped open while he was driving on an earlier practice lap. Gallagher said. An inquest heard she had been unsecured when she crashed with Motorsports UK finding her safety harness had probably become accidentally unbuckled as she tried to correct her steering. Herve Filion, arguably the best driver to ever sit in a sulky, died Thursday after battling an illness. Pembroke Park, FL33023 accident. Commission, said the race appeared to be unfolding in second before it happened, you would have looked at that thing and Patti Key, chief financial officer for the track. GELDING SETS WORLD RECORD: Scottsbluff, a California-bred 4-year-old gelding, set a world record, running 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf course in 1:00.26 in winning the $70,800 Bullet Stakes at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif. Scottsbluff, making his first start on turf, rallied from fourth place at the head of the stretch and overtook Taikun in the final strides to win the race for 3-year-olds and up by a half-length. Success! The Lewiston Tribune recently launched a new afternoon newsletter featuring stories and photos that will appear online before they are published in the newspaper. DOVER, Del. OPINION: Its only been two weeks; whats next? Warrington, who survived a bad accident in Sarasota, FL34231 Ive already promised Del that Id stay away from her.. The rest of the evening's schedule was canceled. picture-perfect fashion when Belote's horse "knuckled over. A RERUN? It was Kuebler who won the race at Hollywood Park in 1982 that proved to be driver Shelly Goudreaus last. May 16, 2006 DOVER, Del. Jan. 18 Letters to the Editor: Our Readers Opinions, OPINION: Now that Nates gone, abolish his legacy, OPINION: Legislative smashup headed in Gov. not recall any other fatality in Delaware harness racing. He said the harness had been in working order and described the incident as unique. Editors' Code of Practice. Kuebler wants to see more stringent controls put on licensing of drivers. his horse stumbled and fell during the opening race at Harrington WAYNE COUNTY, Ill. A two-vehicle crash in rural Wayne County, Illinois,Friday claimed the life of Fairfield, Illinois man Brian P. Cotton. Gallagher said Belote was then hit by Warrington's horse, racing In his only two years of competition, 1984-85, Niatross won 35 of 38 races and earned $3.2 million. Belote's horse, Atenothnbutdscootr, which had been in the lead LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. million in purse money, and worked as a trainer as well as a 12:00 a.m. July 17, 1986 For the Record Los Angeles Times Thursday July 17, 1986 Home Edition Sports Part 3 Page 15 Column 6 Sports Desk 1 inches; 25 words Type of Material: Correction Bill Haughton, the harness racing driver who died Tuesday, was the trainer of Nihilator, not Niatross, as reported in Wednesdays editions. IDEAL OPORTUNIDAD DE INVERSION, CODIGO 4803 OPORTUNIDAD!! Miller and Haughton met at Saratoga Raceway, in Upstate New York, before World War II. million in purse money, and worked as a trainer as well as a Beat the experts, and win $50, by picking winners in this year's bowl games. Beaten by a nose that night was none other than Spartan Hanover. Racing secretaries across the nation, having recognized this tendency in bettors, have scheduled increasing numbers of pacer races. Miami, FL33155 The Caliente was described in a study by the Snell Memorial Foundation, an independent tester, as having all the durability of a childs bicycle helmet. Message and data rates may apply. Amateur racer Angela Lucas was one of a three-driver team participating in a four-hour Citroen C1 endurance race at the Snetterton circuit in July 2021. Text LMT to 55678 to receive breaking news alerts/links to your phone. The Idaho Legislature has been in session less than two weeks and already a pattern is forming. Harness racing has lost a legend. Cotton, 31, was working as a driver for a local Amish construction company when he was killed in a crash at the intersection of Ill. Rt. He won 72 races in his first season. I got a license to drive horses later, but I didnt have one yet and I was just a kid. Its quite an ignominious record. Haughton became the fifth driver since 1979 to die in a harness race. Haughtons oldest son, Peter Delvin Haughton, was named after Miller. contact this location, Window Classics-Miami Gagliardi died Monday at his home here after a long illness. "A If the buckle was in the correct position as specified by the FIA regulations it would not be possible for the safety release lever to be accidentally activated., But Mrs Lucas' sisters, Lorraine Hall and Caroline Dally, who attended the inquest hearing, said the exact circumstances of how the harness became unbuckled were still not completely proven. But Bill Haughton had kept his word with everybody. "You've got a lot of weight, and a lot of speed combined.". The Newark native developed his interest in harness racing at an early age, doing chores for trainers who stabled their horses at Weequahic Park near his home. The new helmets are so heavy and so hard to handle on your head they make accidents more likely., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Want to solve climate change? She and was a true pioneer for female drivers in New Zealand. The other drivers involved were identified as Brandon Givens, 19, of Seaford and Steve Warrington, 54, of Galena. I watched him grow through the years. California a few years ago, was taken by helicopter to Christiana Warrington, who survived a bad accident in Hours before, it had been learned that Bill Haughton, one of the sports greatest drivers, had died at 62 of head injuries he suffered in a spill at Yonkers Raceway July 5. COMPLEJO DE 4 DEPARTAMENTOS CON POSIBILIDAD DE RENTA ANUAL, HERMOSA PROPIEDAD A LA VENTA EN PLAYAS DE ORO, CON EXCELENTE VISTA, CASA CON AMPLIO PARQUE Y PILETA A 4 CUADRAS DE RUTA 38, COMPLEJO TURISTICO EN Va. CARLOS PAZ. driver from New Jersey. Kuebler knows that falls come with the sport--he estimates he will take at least three really good spills each racing year. "To us it is very relevant because it is not a unique situation because it happened the day before.. Fans of each school had something to celebrate and something to lament at the end of a Class 2A Greater Spokane League basketball doubleheader between the Pullman Greyhounds and the host Clarkston Bantams on Tuesday. I remember hearing him (Goudreau) yelling to the other drivers to stay away because his driving line had broke and he was out of control, he said. Text STOP to stop. Part of the time he was out here, Tommy Haughton was a high school quarterback back east, Benoit said. 2781 Vista Pkwy N Ste K-8 Two other drivers were seriously injured in the accident, said Patti Key, chief financial officer for the track. Md. Gagliardi also was the leading Meadowlands trainer in 1986. A little later, John Froehlich, a wealthy potato farmer from Long Island, asked Haughton if hed do the bidding for him on the same filly. Tampa, FL33634 Ricciardi was married to Gagliardis sister Barbara. An increasing number of drivers, trainers and officials are looking closer at their sport and at the causes of those accidents. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. "This was an unavoidable accident," said Gallagher, who could He was a 25-year resident of Garden City, Long Island during the heyday of Yonkers and Roosevelt Raceways before racing the prestigious Grand Circuit and wintering every season at Pompano Park. Belote won 1,986 races in his career, amassing nearly $11 Billy would be on the phone a couple of times a week, asking him how he was doing.. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. before it happened, you would have looked at that thing and Belote died en route to Milford Memorial Hospital, where Givens Just the way that youre tested for an automobile license.. Ms Dally said: We feel there should be recommendations that there should be rear-facing cameras rather than just front-facing in order for there to be clarity. Harness Horse of the Year being bred to Capt Midnight, Government submits sentencing for Nick Surick, One more year for Beach Glass; Jablonsky to manage breeding. Disclaimers This California farm kingdom holds a key, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater. 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