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This is a verbatim excerpt from my home town paper, the Courier Journal of Louisville, Ky. No mention was made re the irony of this Darwin Award contender's name.

Terry J. Luckhardt Sr., 38, of 8904 Willow Creek Drive, was using a tiller when he

received a shock about 2:50 p.m., said Allan Terry, a Jefferson County deputy

coroner. Luckhardt then used a spade to find what had shocked him, and

was killed instantly when it hit a wire that was carrying electricity from the house to a shed.

Terry said the wire was a household type,

rather than the kind for underground use.

"Bring me a fork, Ma. After I finish tillin' I want to check that light socket on the porch."

Submitted on 03/27/2003

Submitted by: Vicky Barnes
Reference: Courier Journal 5/05/2000

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Darwin said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
This is hilarious! I agree with Gregory, the first instance of encountering an electric shock was an accident, but the second was pure lack of sense. Thanks, Vicky!

Gregory said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Hmm. Probing for the cause of an electrical shock with a metal shovel. Sounds Darwin worthy to me.

Teela said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence

Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
Accident.

Bert said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
That's what "one call" is for- DIY utility location isn't a good idea...

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