It was a layer of oil floating on top of water

Posted by Abner from fredmonmon.ne.mediaone.net on November 03, 1999 at 10:42:30:

In Reply to: Can you really swim in petroleum like Indy did in LC??? posted by Allu on November 03, 1999 at 10:33:32:

Yes, you can swim in water with oil on top of it, for example, sailors did this when their ships were sunk in WWII, and you can see pictures of them being rescued while coated with oil. However, it's not something you would do by choice and I wouldn't recommend it! I don't know how that scene was filmed but I doubt they actually put the actors in water with crude oil.

Cheers,
Abner

: Hi everybody,

: In LC Indy and Elsa are swimming in petroleum. Is that really possible?
: I mean, isnīt it a bit dangerous for your eyes etc.?

: Well, see Ya,
: Allu

Follow Ups:

• OK! I just tought the fluid was nothing but oil. Indy sure gives that impression: "Petroleum, I could just well down here and retire!" (nm) Allu 10:18:48 11/04/99 (0)

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