Here in Sonderborg, Denmark, a 41-year old male had one of those accidents. He apparently felt that his excellent Fireworks genes put him well above the law (as we all know, the law is for mere mortals), so he got himself some real firecrackers - of the kind that kan make a bomb squad expert cringe!

Leaving the upper end of the city's pedestrian zone, he decided to brighten up peoples night - after all it was only short before 0500, so nobody ought to be in bed yet, right?

He got one of his boomers out, lit the fuse... and spotted a Police patrol car, with the patrolling cops inside, right in front of him! His brain shorted. Perhaps the law _would_ like to discuss his oversized cracker (and ego) a bit more in detail?

Now what to do? Best if they don't notice in the first place, right? So he did as any 5-year old would do with a stolen lollipop - clenched the lit mega-firecracker in his fist, and hid it behind his back...

Somehow, the patrol did notice. And were able to give first aid, until the ambulance arrived.

I think this bloke deserves an Honourable Mention - and i can hardly wait until New Years night 2008. With his bad hand, he may decide to stick the next one in his trouser pocket...

More (in Danish) on http://www.jv.dk/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070101/SOENDERBORG/701010361/1006

Submitted on 01/02/2007

Submitted by: Kim B.Christensen
Reference: JydskeVestkysten, 1/1 2007

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Graham said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Thanks, Kim. This is one of the best stories in a LONG time! I'll recommend it for an Honorable Mention. I also liked the humor in your write-up.

James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
I concur! While fireworks accidents tend to border on too common, I like this one because of the write-up and the fact that the victim was 41...WAY old enough to know better! Thanks, Kim!