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Pirates fan casually empties his pockets before jumping into the Allegheny to snag a foul ball

Pirates fan jumps off boat into river for foul ball

We've all been there: It's a hot day, there's a pool nearby, and without giving it much thought you run and decide to hop in -- while, sadly, forgetting to empty your pockets. Rest in peace, flip phone, you left this world too soon.

Now imagine there's a Major League souvenir in the pool, and the stakes have been upped considerably. (They tend to make people do some crazy things, after all.) Which is why this Pirates fan from Saturday's game in Pittsburgh is so impressive. After a foul ball ended up near his boat in the Allegheny, he briefly considers just leaping in after it, but rethinks his course: 

Pirates foul ball

Still get yourself and your clothes soaked, but remember to take the wallet out. Those are priorities we can get behind.

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