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Give yourself a hand

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

I figure I'll let the write-up speak for itself. I'm embarrassed that this happened so close to where I live.

IVA — An Iva man is counting his fingers and his good luck after cutting one finger while skinning a hog and shooting another finger while target practicing.

The incident was reported about 2 p.m. Friday on Cemetery Road, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.

Clinton Oglesby, 55, told deputies that his knife slipped, leaving a deep cut on his left hand’s middle finger.

After stopping the bleeding, Mr. Oglesby got his .38-caliber pistol and fired 4 rounds at targets in his backyard, the incident report states.

“In the process of clearing the weapon, Oglesby accidentally discharged the weapon, striking himself on his left hand near his pinky finger,” Deputy Kevin Pearson said in his report.

Mr. Oglesby told deputies that he had been drinking.

“I ain’t gonna lie,” according to comments Mr. Oglesby made to Deputy Pearson at AnMed Health Medical Center. “I been drinking since Thanksgiving and will probably go home tonight and drink some more.”

Submitted on 11/26/2007

Submitted by: Russell
Reference: Anderson Independent 11-26-07

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Even though the wounds don't sound life threatening in any way I think this guy deserves an HM considering he admits he'll likely keep drinking. One wonders what it'll take for him to actually earn a DA. Thanks, Russell!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Look Ma, no hands! He is well on his way. Thank you for the story, Russell.


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