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Cockfighting Rooster Kills Han

2003 Reader Submission
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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-Philippines-Deadly-Rooster.html

Cockfighting is an extremely popular gambling sports in the Philippines, especially in rural areas. A rooster about to be set loose for a bout in a crowded cockfighting arena attacked the wrong "cock." Ripping into its handler with the razor-sharp steel spikes strapped to its legs. The gaffs hit the man's thigh and groin, causing him to bleed profusely Sunday before a large crowd of shocked spectators. The man died enroute to a hospital.

Submitted on 01/14/2003

Submitted by: Loyal Hall
Reference: NY Times (AP) 1/15/03

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Jack said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
This doesn't really meet any of the traditional"Five Rules," but if you add irony, then I vote for a DA!

Teela said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award

Bill said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I agree with Bert - whereby it is stupid not to take proper precautions when you have an angry animal with spikes strapped on.

Gregory said:
Maybe Toss: No Self-Selection
accident, although there is a certain irony in that it involved animal cruelty.

Bert said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Sounds more like an accident, but my sympathies are with the chicken. Lots of abused animals getting even lately- Goats, dogs and now roosters.

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