The Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City decided to take down all its nooses after a 69-year-old man from Parks, Ark., was hospitalized on Sept. 23. The man had his head in a noose and was getting his picture taken when he lost consciousness.

Two women and an off-duty police officer helped free the man, who was treated at Western Plains Medical Complex.

Executive director Lara Brehm told The Dodge City Globe it wasn't clear how the noose became loose enough to hang within people's reach. It was hanging in its proper place when the museum closed the night before the

Submitted on 10/06/2010

Submitted by: Kelly Reddell
Reference: http://www.kmbc.com/news/25303540/detail.html, 10/06/2010

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
While I feel it was rather stupid of the museum to have these nooses anywhere near where people might be able to get their hands on them, I almost can't believe this man would attempt such a stupid stunt. Thanks, Kelly!

James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Maybe this old coot had a guilty conscience! Definitely worth an HM...! Thanks, Kelly!

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