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Do NOT moon a train.

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http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/state/17478798.htm

Posted on Tue, Jul. 10, 2007

Police: Man joking around near tracks killed by train Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Ohio - A 32-year-old man was struck and killed by a train early Tuesday while joking around near the tracks, police said.

The victim, identified by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office as Larry A. Schaffer Jr., was standing on the edge and sticking his backside toward the tracks.

Two friends who witnessed the incident tried to stop him, said Sgt. Kim Griffin.

"They tried to tell him to get off the tracks and quit joking around," she said.

Schaffer died en route to a local hospital after being struck by the oncoming train.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information from: Dayton Daily News, http://www.daytondailynews.com

Submitted on 07/11/2007

Submitted by: Chris Yoakum
Reference: Dayton Daily News

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
The write-up is somewhat lackluster and this could be borderline too common, but there's something about a 32 year old man mooning an oncoming train which cries out "STUPID"! I'll float this one. With more humor it could be a contender...!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Mooning any moving vehicle is one thing. Mooning it from close enough to be struck by the moving vehicle is another! Thanks for sending this in, Chris!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
The fact that his friends tried to warn him put the last nail in the coffin for me, so to speak. Is that a train up your butt or are you just in need of a laxative? Very funny story! Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Chris


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