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An Explosive Game of Frisbee

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

Two Swiss students enjoyed a regular game of Frisbee in the Danube river, but, what they didn't know was that their flying disk was actually a live land mine.

Lukas Aider and Christoph Kurz dived into the Danube in Budapest when they found the mine and began their potentially deadly game.

However, the boys were fortunate, for a lifeguard watching stopped them and immediately called the police.

A bomb squad arrived in moments to make the situation safe.

After investigation, the flying disk turned out to be an old Soviet 6 kilogrammes anti-tank mine. (ANI)

Submitted on 08/23/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: http://in.news.yahoo.com/070822/139/6jrpb.html

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James said:
Maybe Toss: Other
This DEFINITELY has potential, but I would be shirking my duties as a moderator if I just let this one by as is. There are too many details missing, most importantly the students' ages (ie were they grade school or college). I will look for more information on this incident and let my fellow mods judge this particular one!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Here's a news article that lists the two as being 19 & 20 years old: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C08%5C23%5Cstory_23-8-2007_pg9_18 so I'll vote for an HM for this one. Thanks!


Graham said:
Definitely Toss: Other
I am just NOT swallowing the story that a 12 pound 'disk' could possibly be mistaken for a frisbee. Come on, people . . .


Chip said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
While I agree that the likelihood of a land mine being mistaken as a Frisbee (trademark) is slim to none, I can see the two saying "hey, here is a flat disk! Looks kinda like a Frisbee! Let's give it a toss or two!". I agree with James on the potential and now we have the details as to the ages. Thanks


Jorge said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
With a better write up it would be a great submission


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