Boared To Death
2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance
Surely a Darwin Award for this gentleman, despite his death in 1913...
Famous Belgian (excuse the oxymoron) racing driver Camille Jenatzy was on a hunting trip with friends in 1913.
But with no wild boars about, he and his friends retired to the hunting lodge for a few drinks.
When the rest of the group started to snore, Jenatzy attempted a practical joke, creeping into the bushes, grunting and snorting like a boar.
He was too good — one of his guests opened the shutters and shot into the dark. “The Red Devil” died within minutes.
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Submitted on 10/13/2002
Submitted by:
Cupid Stunt
Reference:
London Sunday Times, 13/10/02
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