Man hospitalized after using shotgun to loosen lug nut

From komotv.com

SOUTHWORTH, Wash. (AP) – A man trying to loosen a stubborn lug nut blasted the wheel with a 12-gauge shotgun, injuring himself badly in both legs, Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies said.

The 66-year-old man had been repairing a Lincoln Continental for two weeks at his home northwest of Southworth and east of Port Orchard and had gotten all but one of the lug nuts off the right rear wheel before getting frustrated Saturday afternoon, Deputy Scott Wilson said.

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6 Responses to “Man hospitalized after using shotgun to loosen lug nut”

  1. DoubleTapperon 28 Jan 2008 at 9:15 pm link comment

    What happened to the whole age and wisdom thing?

    He should get an honorable mention in the Darwin Awards!

  2. Steveon 28 Jan 2008 at 9:18 pm link comment

    He probably will get a Darwin award! Based on how stupid he was, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was using steel shot!

  3. Jennersenon 29 Jan 2008 at 6:09 am link comment

    Will did it work? LOL

  4. Steveon 29 Jan 2008 at 11:19 am link comment

    I would be surprised if it worked!!! Unless he was actually trying to blast it off, breech syle.

  5. Haydenon 05 Feb 2008 at 9:29 pm link comment

    Only in America…

  6. Ted K.on 28 Dec 2008 at 11:10 am link comment

    I don’t understand why the guy had the problem. I always use my shotgun to change tires, and it works perfectly. I just blast away at the tire until there’s no rubber left. It makes the wheel a lot lighter when you go to take it off. I can use up a whole box of shells this way, but that’s only 8 bucks – what the hell.

    It takes all kinds . . . . ..

    Ted. K.

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