Ultimate Fighting Champion Evan Tanner went on a trek in the desert outside of Palo Verde, California to - as he put it - "cleanse" himself... and that's precisely what he did. Evan was a free spirit and known for his adventurous and eclectic personality. In trekking through the desert he intended "to hunt for lost treasure" - which was a reference to the soul-searching "journey to solitude" he so eagerly anticipated.

He told friends he was prepared and that he did his homework, making sure he had the best survival gear... One thing he forgot - enough gas for his motorcycle.

Poor Evan woke up one day at his camp inspired to take his motorcycle for a spin to... well... maybe to go on that "hunt for lost treasure." He found it, miles away from his camp when his motorcycle ran out of gas.

His "journey to solitude" was complete - not far from his gas-less bike.

Apparently when his motorcycle ran out of gas, he stumbled around for a little while but succumbed to the intense desert heat. He successfully "cleansed" himself - as he set out to do - and deserves the Darwin Award for being so prophetic and really artistic in accomplishing his goal.

Submitted on 09/09/2008

Submitted by: Rich Kubec
Reference: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ys-mmaweektanner090808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
For somebody who had reportedly done this sort of thing before he certainly was ill-prepared. And trying to walk back in 120 degree heat during the day was certainly suicidal. I'm not an expert outdoorsman and even I know it's better to hike deserts at night and seek shelter during the day. Thanks, Rich.

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
What Bruce said. It's been a while since we had one of these!