FreezerBurnt Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 February 01, 2010 5:44 PMINDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A 62-year-old sledder looking for a burst of power got it when the homemade rocket strapped to his back exploded, burning him over nearly 20 percent of his body.Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe says the man, whose identity hasn't been released, was hospitalized in stable condition Monday. The man was hosting a Sunday night sledding party when he filled an automobile muffler with gasoline and gunpowder, strapped it to his back and had it lit, seeking what McCabe called "a rocket-launch effect." The device blew up as the man headed downhill, causing second-degree burns to his face and right side of his body and possible eye damage. No charges have been filed against the man, whom McCabe says is known for doing "outrageous things" at his sledding parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 In your considered opinion, do you think alcohol may have been a factor here? Where's that Darwin awards internet site again......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yep its offficial......YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID, IT'S A LIFE LONG DISEASE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teener Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If that happened in Ontario, the government would already be drafting legislation to prohibit possession of mufflers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If that happened in Ontario, the government would already be drafting legislation to prohibit possession of mufflers. 2FF ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceman Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If that happened in Ontario, the government would already be drafting legislation to prohibit possession of mufflers. 2FF ! There goes that beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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