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Crispy bolt cropper user

2008 Reader Submission
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Darwin struck again, this time relieving the British tax payer of paying the jail stay for a bloke who decided he needed some copper from the derelict Panteg Steelworks in Pontypool, South Wales. In order to get at the treasure trove, he needed to remove a metal guard covering the high voltage cable .

However, as the readership might expect, the wire was still hot, and with 11000 volts, enough so to turn Kirk John Thompson into Crispy John Thompson and enhancing the gene pool in the UK.

Two other men were arrested later.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1057760/Thief-electrocuted-trying-steal-copper-cable-carrying-11-000-volts.html

Submitted on 09/20/2008

Submitted by: Rene Laederach
Reference: Daily Mail, September 18, 2008

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Another crispy copper criminal for Darwin's collection! Thanks, Rene!


James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Yep, another Kentucky-fried mook for Darwin's tally! Thanks, Rene!


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