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Stunt snowmobiler dies from bu

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Stunt snowmobiler dies from burns

Global BC - canada.com

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 ADVERTISEMENT

SQUAMISH, B.C. - A 23-year-old man who was severely burned during a snowmobiling stunt has died in hospital.

Josh Chapman of Squamish was injured while riding a snowmobile through a gasoline-fuelled fire on a public street in the town's business park on July 20.

The stunt was being staged for an extreme sports video, and the horrifying mishap was witnessed by more than 60 people attending a boozy street party.

Chapman was rushed to hospital in critical condition with fourth-degree burns to most of his body, and chances of recovery were considered slim.

Chapman died at Vancouver General Hospital Monday evening.

Police continue to investigate what went wrong.

© Copyright 2002 BCTV News on Global - CanWest Interactive

Submitted on 08/06/2002

Submitted by: Reid Malkin
Reference: Global BC - canada.com Tuesday

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Matt said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence


Glen said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
well if you drink and drive even a snow mobile you can get killed although I wonder about the part referencing 4th degree burns a Accident and emerg doctor i work with has stated in his opinion 3rd degree is the higest or deepest degree of burn no mater whats involved although he did say he would consider crematoriums as 4th degree burns


Pilchard said:
Maybe Toss: Not Amusing


Gregory said:
Maybe Toss: Repeat
Hmm. not sure if death was previously posted, although event has been. I would tend to reject anyway as it was a "professional" stunt gone bad. But, uh 4th degree burns? I was only taught up to 3.


Charles said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Despite comments to the contrary, this is a real event that happened up here in BC, Canada. I was wondering if I should post this update, as the victim is now eligible for the full DA.


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