Domestic Dispute Turns Into World Championship On Ice
By Robert Breckenridge
MANITOBA - A domestic dispute turned into an international spectacle today after two people carried their fight outdoors, and were then pursued by police.
The couple were chased onto a frozen lake where they began to circle around the edge. The pursuing officers followed, but instead of the quarry exiting the far side of the lake, they simply kept going around the edge of lake in a circle. Police called for backup.
The shouting attracted crowds of people. Determined not to get caught, the fugitives continued circling the lake with the police not far behind. This lasted nearly fourteen hours which gave bystanders time to set up bleachers, an announcer with PA system, and Olympic ice skating gold medalists Scott Hamilton and Suzy Chaffee to fly in and give commentary.
The chase ended promptly when the lake melted and everyone plunged into the water. Canadian Mounted Scuba Divers arrested the two fugitives.
It was later released that they were simply arguing over whose turn it was to wash dishes. Scott and Suzy added little to the moment as they had their own spate over who would speak first into the microphone.
Michael Breckenridge contributed to this story.
