1st: General I couldn't find a Darwin thread. If it's here, stick this there...
Hey, looks like Maine has a potential winner!!
[**[SIZE=5]Van Buren man shot to death by his own booby trap[/SIZE]**]('https://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/29/van-buren-man-shot-to-death-by-his-own-boobytrap/')
Potential Darwin Award Nominee
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A horribly tragic nomination...
[SIZE=7]**New Sharon teen accidentally shoots, kills himself**[/SIZE]
[**pressherald.com**/2020/08/19/new-sharon-boy-accidentally-shoots-kills-himself/]('https://www.pressherald.com/2020/08/19/new-sharon-boy-accidentally-shoots-kills-himself/')
By Donna M. PerrySun JournalAugust 19, 2020
FARMINGTON — A 16-old-year boy video-chatting with a friend Monday afternoon accidentally shot and killed himself with a handgun at his home in New Sharon, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. confirmed Wednesday.
It was initially reported as a medical emergency but later it was learned there was a firearm involved, he said.
Deputy Tyler Gray, Detective Kenneth Charles and Detective Lt. David St. Laurent responded to the report of an unattended death on the Industry Road. NorthStar EMS ambulance personnel also responded.
The teenager was an honor roll student at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington.
The friend who was chatting with the boy noticed something was not right during the interaction. The friend and their father went to the home and found the boy deceased, Nichols said.
The gun was owned by a family member and reported to be unloaded and kept in the family member’s closet along with a second gun, the sheriff said.
It was a horrific accident, Nichols said.
There are no charges pending as a result of the investigation.
The sheriff and his staff expressed their sincere condolences to the family, he said.
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve said support is available for students and staff. An email was sent to parents of high school students Wednesday morning. The high school was open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and will be again during those hours Thursday. There is also support being offered via Zoom internet service, she said.
If students, parents and staff choose to come to the high school, they are asked to social distance and wear masks.
[SIZE=7]**New Sharon teen accidentally shoots, kills himself**[/SIZE]
[**pressherald.com**/2020/08/19/new-sharon-boy-accidentally-shoots-kills-himself/]('https://www.pressherald.com/2020/08/19/new-sharon-boy-accidentally-shoots-kills-himself/')
By Donna M. PerrySun JournalAugust 19, 2020
FARMINGTON — A 16-old-year boy video-chatting with a friend Monday afternoon accidentally shot and killed himself with a handgun at his home in New Sharon, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. confirmed Wednesday.
It was initially reported as a medical emergency but later it was learned there was a firearm involved, he said.
Deputy Tyler Gray, Detective Kenneth Charles and Detective Lt. David St. Laurent responded to the report of an unattended death on the Industry Road. NorthStar EMS ambulance personnel also responded.
The teenager was an honor roll student at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington.
The friend who was chatting with the boy noticed something was not right during the interaction. The friend and their father went to the home and found the boy deceased, Nichols said.
The gun was owned by a family member and reported to be unloaded and kept in the family member’s closet along with a second gun, the sheriff said.
It was a horrific accident, Nichols said.
There are no charges pending as a result of the investigation.
The sheriff and his staff expressed their sincere condolences to the family, he said.
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tina Meserve said support is available for students and staff. An email was sent to parents of high school students Wednesday morning. The high school was open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and will be again during those hours Thursday. There is also support being offered via Zoom internet service, she said.
If students, parents and staff choose to come to the high school, they are asked to social distance and wear masks.
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
Another Posthumous Nominee. Cycling may be good physical exercise, but being STUPID isn't. Must be something in the Miami drinking water when you consider this and those idiotic Spring Breakers...
[**[SIZE=6]Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Miami drawbridge[/SIZE]**]('https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2021-03-18/bicyclist-falls-to-death-trying-to-beat-miami-drawbridge')
[**[SIZE=6]Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Miami drawbridge[/SIZE]**]('https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2021-03-18/bicyclist-falls-to-death-trying-to-beat-miami-drawbridge')
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
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Another Posthumous Nominee. Cycling may be good physical exercise, but being STUPID isn't. Must be something in the Miami drinking water when you consider this and those idiotic Spring Breakers...
[**[SIZE=6]Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Miami drawbridge[/SIZE]**]('https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2021-03-18/bicyclist-falls-to-death-trying-to-beat-miami-drawbridge')
Would of been better if he fell into a sewage treatment pond and sunk with the rest of the turds.
Another Posthumous Nominee. Cycling may be good physical exercise, but being STUPID isn't. Must be something in the Miami drinking water when you consider this and those idiotic Spring Breakers...
[**[SIZE=6]Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Miami drawbridge[/SIZE]**]('https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2021-03-18/bicyclist-falls-to-death-trying-to-beat-miami-drawbridge')
Would of been better if he fell into a sewage treatment pond and sunk with the rest of the turds.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,665 postsSince 2018
All Those bridges have gates. and you just can't help or stop STUPID !!!
I really like this part.
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The Downtown Development Authority has been working with the Florida Department of Transportation to install gates that would block people from going under the arms, Miami Commissioner Ken Russell said.
“To me, this is about cycling safety and making sure the city, county and state have the right infrastructure to make cycling safe for everyone in the city,” he said.
I really like this part.
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The Downtown Development Authority has been working with the Florida Department of Transportation to install gates that would block people from going under the arms, Miami Commissioner Ken Russell said.
“To me, this is about cycling safety and making sure the city, county and state have the right infrastructure to make cycling safe for everyone in the city,” he said.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.yahoo.com/news/tourist-china-captured-video-taunting-190215522.html[/URL]
:rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
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Last year a woman jumped into the lion's den at the Bronx Zoo. Same thing. The animals looked at her like they knew she was an idiot and left her alone. Just like this guy.
I'm taking that same approach with some peeps around her now LOL
Last year a woman jumped into the lion's den at the Bronx Zoo. Same thing. The animals looked at her like they knew she was an idiot and left her alone. Just like this guy.
I'm taking that same approach with some peeps around her now LOL
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,060 postsSince 2018
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tourist-takes-carelessness-another-level-094723375.html[/URL]
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/video-man-taunting-huge-creature-024500971.html[/URL]
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
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