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Just Say No

2008 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

(Lang Lang Australia) Two young men from Country Victoria were looking for new and exciting ways to 'explore and alternate reality' (take drugs)

Possibly at the suggestion of their local peers they decided (using rather poor choice) to get a high by swallowing a liquid close to hand.

Showing somewhat better judgement one of them called the emergency services on his mobile as they tried walking to get help since they suddenly felt a very alternate reality that was not what they had initially hoped for.

Sadly, although paramedics arrived while at least one of the unfortunate pair was still conscious and who was reported to have told his would-be rescuer that he and his friend had taken strychnine, neither of the two survived the trip to the nearest hospital.

(ref:http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23289978-5006785,00.html http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2175131.htm)

This may be a tad premature since the 'facts' may not have yet been fully investigated but from the two usually reliable sources quoted the story is fairly self-evident and it is hoped a worthy 2008 contender (another double whammy)

Submitted on 02/28/2008

Submitted by: Bob Thursfield
Reference: Australain Broadcasting Commission ( Radio News) and The Australian Newspaper 26 Feb 2008

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James said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
I would gladly consider this one, but unfortunately the link is a dead-end. Alas, there are a LOT of missing details here, ie the boys' ages, whether or not they did this entirely on their own or succumbed to extreme peer pressure, &c &c. When the authorities have 'done their homework" (and if both of the lads are 16 or older), do please send us the additional information. Until then, however, there's not quite enough evidence to convict! Thanks just the same, Bob!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
The two URL's provided as references worked for me, and they indicated that these two men (aged 19 and 21) knew that they'd ingested strychnine. Seeing as they knew they had drunk a poison and eventually called for help while just walking along a road it sounds to me like they were in full control of their actions. I'll vote for a DA on this one, although I would like to hear the final details of the police investigation. Thanks, Bob!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
While not humorous the news stories do collaborate that the two you men were mature and knew they had willingly consumed poison. I vote to consider this one for a Darwin Award and thank you for the story, Bob


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