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Oil Tank Flying Lessons

2007 Reader Submission
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ORIGINAL SUBMISSION:

RIO BLANCO COUNTY – The bodies of two teens were located about 150 yards from an oil tank explosion Saturday.

The Rio Blanco Undersheriff confirms that 17-year-old Samuel Hedemark of Phippsburg, and 19-year-old Christopher Fuller of Yampa, were killed by an oil storage tank explosion Saturday evening. The explosion was about 68 miles northeast of Meeker near the Chapman Reservoir in the Routt County National Forest.

Although the officials findings are not yet released, investigators believe during a party the two victims were jumping up and down on the tank before it exploded. The Sheriff's Office has since learned this area is a popular party spot.

A call of an oil tank explosion was received by the Sheriff's Office and they responded to the area along with fire officials and EMS workers. Upon arrival, officials say a number of party goers had left but they were able to interview those who remained.

It is unclear how much oil spilled but a small fire did result from the explosion but was quickly contained.

It was not immediately known if any charges would be filed.

(Copyright KUSA*TV, All Rights Reserved)

Submitted on 06/25/2007

Submitted by: Jeff B
Reference: http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=72589 06/25/07

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
What a strange party activity. Thanks for sending this in, Jeff.


James said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Brief, but more detailed than the last write-up! Apparently, an innocent dog died along with these two delinquents! Anyway, this has to be one of the more bizarre submissions I've seen in some time!


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