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Barbequed deputy

2007 Reader Submission
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A man named Robert Weber: Coroner/Sergeant of Mono county CA was trying to light a large barbeque for their annual 4th of July picnic on the shore of a lake. He was using a barbecue lighter when the gas was going, having no success of a flame. He brought the lighter to inspect it (forgetting the gas was still running) about three minutes later he fixed it to try again. A small fireball burst in his face upon ignition as he was hovering over it. While his uniform caught on fire all he could think of was jumping into the lake which at the shore was only a foot deep. Frontal bruises followed.

At the same time he dropped the lighter on the ground in order to jump into the water. Another deputy sheriff picked it up, as it was on fire trying to extinguis it. within about 5 seconds the barbeque lighter exploded in his hand causing second degree burns. Both coroner and second deputee had to be treated at the hospital.

The remaining barbeque lighter (still in my possesion) looks like a plasic charred pancake.

Submitted on 09/11/2007

Submitted by: Reagan Heater
Reference: July 2005

Copyright © 2007 DarwinAwards.com

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James said:
Neutral: Personal Account
With a better write-up, this could be really funny, but I'll certainly let this one slide! Thanks, Reagan!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
I am sure both of these men have seen many results of fools playing with fire in their jobs. That is one of the things that elevates this above the norm. Thanks for the story, Reagan


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Sounds to me like these guys should start referring to themselves as the Keystone Kops. Thanks for sending this in, Reagan!


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