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CRAZY MISHAP SENDS SPEARFISHING ARROW THROUGH MAN'S HEAD [graphic]
https://www.wideopenspaces.com ^ | September 6, 2019 | Eric Pickhartz

Posted on 02/09/2022 9:56:48 AM PST by Red Badger

This spearfisherman should consider himself lucky he's alive and approaching full recovery after an arrow went through his own head. According to the South Coast Herald, a man has survived and is in good spirits after impaling his own head with a spearfishing arrow. The speargun went off during an accident and was not fired by the man, but led to a stint in the hospital.

Connie Hallowell, a pastor from Umkomaas, South Africa, was diving in Scottburgh, a coastal town located outside of Durban.

In an interview with East Coast Radio, he explained what led to the incident.

"For me to shoot myself is physically impossible," Hallowell said. "The gun was on the floor lying next to me, there was quite a big wave that surprised me and the gun as well. It knocked the gun against some reef and triggered the trigger, and it shot in my face."

Despite entering his right cheek and exiting through his left temple, the arrow missed Hallowell's brain by inches. There was no serious damage to his eyes, and he is expected to recover.

Aiming for saltwater reef fish with an elastic band-powered speargun isn't for the faint of heart, and anytime you strap on scuba gear and a wetsuit, the risks expectedly rise. Hallowell should consider himself extremely lucky.

Spearing fish isn't as popular in the United States as it is elsewhere, but coastal Florida areas and San Diego, California have developed small communities. Naturally, Hawaii has a dedicated following of spearfishing participation, too.

We've actually seen other accidents in line with this one, like this 2017 incident in Brazil. That man survived as well.

https://www.wideopenspaces.com/spear-fisherman-survives-getting-harpooned-in-the-head-caution-graphic-pictures/


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; Health/Medicine; History
KEYWORDS: southafricaman; ungh; unngh; unnngh
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To: Red Badger

Epitome of thinning the heard


21 posted on 02/09/2022 10:18:15 AM PST by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: Red Badger

Cheney?


22 posted on 02/09/2022 10:27:01 AM PST by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh
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To: plain talk

Mitch and his “wife”.


23 posted on 02/09/2022 10:28:41 AM PST by Empire_of_Liberty
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To: Red Badger

Charlie Tuna said, “Tough guy eh? Take this!”


24 posted on 02/09/2022 10:33:31 AM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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If a spear gun doesn't have a safety, he didn't use it. If it doesn't have a safety, he should travel with the spear separate from the launcher.

This is clearly a close encounter with a potential Darwin Award.

25 posted on 02/09/2022 10:36:04 AM PST by GingisK
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26 posted on 02/09/2022 10:37:24 AM PST by Languager
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To: Red Badger

Just put your left foot on his face grab it with both hands and pull. Easy peasy.


27 posted on 02/09/2022 10:40:14 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: READINABLUESTATE

I imagine it gave him a stabbingly painful headache


28 posted on 02/09/2022 10:59:11 AM PST by ferret_airlift
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To: Red Badger

Now how’s going to get through a revolving door?


29 posted on 02/09/2022 3:09:35 PM PST by skepsel ("A cat is more intelligent than people believe, and can be taught any crime", Mark Twain.)
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