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If it looks and smells like alcohol

2009 Reader Submission
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Three Hart, Michigan men tried to extend the Christmas partying by drinking a liquid they had found that appeared to be moonshine. (One wonders what sort of advice they've been giving their children - if they unfortunately have any.) Some hours later the youngest, a 20-year-old, was hospitalized and treated successfully for methanol (wood alcohol) poisoning, including undergoing kidney dialysis. Police advised the other men, a 35-year old and a 39-year-old, to seek treatment. The 35-year-old was treated and released. But the 39-year-old initially refused treatment, determined to tough it out. (You weren't expecting good judgement at this point, were you?) When his stomach cramps became more than he could handle a day later, he was hospitalized, but it was too late to save him, and he died January 1.

[Note that a previous submittal of this story did not include the information on the death of one of the parties, who should clearly qualify for a Darwin Award.]

Submitted on 01/03/2009

Submitted by: Phil Kabza
Reference: Ludington Daily News January 3 2009

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I believe this is a followup to http://www.darwinawards.com/slush/new/pending20090101-222436.html. Thanks, Phil.

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
It is! And I love this writeup! (You weren't expecting good judgement at this point, were you?) ROFL!!! Thanks, Phil!

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