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Man shot by dog with unloaded .38

2013 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

Man's best friend apparently was feeling a little less friendly this weekend, according to police in Highlands County, Fla.

Highlands Today reports that Gregory Dale Lanier, 35, was shot by his dog while traveling in his truck Sunday.

According Highlands Today, Lanier told authorities that he didn't realize his .380 pistol was loaded, until his dog kicked the weapon, firing a round into Lanier's leg. "Lanier said he heard boom, saw smoke and felt a burning in his leg," Sebring Police Commander Steve Carr explained. - Meredith Bennett-Smith (reporters name)

This is more of an honorable mention than a worthy award winner.

Submitted on 02/27/2013

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Huffington post 02/27/2013

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>> Moderator Scores <<

Candi said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
Sorry, but morons not securing the safety on their gun, and an animal accidentally setting it off, is far too common today. Thanks anyway, and submit again.


Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
As Candi said. Granted it usually happens when a hunting dog steps on a hunting rifle, but it happens a lot more often than you might think. Thanks just the same.


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