Posted on 09/04/2007 12:42:49 AM PDT by hawkeye101
Western Iowa man killed after potato gun explosion
HULL (AP) --- A potato gun stuffed with explosive powder ignited and erupted, killing a Hull man on Friday night.
The potato gun apparently ruptured when it was fired by Ryan Meerdink, 21, authorities with the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office said.
Hull authorities discovered Meerdink outside a residence around 8:20 on Friday night. He was then taken to Sioux Center Hospital, where he later died.
Authorities believe the explosion was an accident.
"It's just been real blurry today," said Betty Meerdink, Ryan's grandmother.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
I don’t join the laughter when someone dies, unless he was evil. I mocked Hussein at his death. I will mock Castro. No, those who die in accidents because they did something dumb get a prayer. It was a shame a life was cut short.
Well said, Doug.
A prank meant for fun turned deadly in an awful instant of time.
I didn’t even know potato guns existed before this thread—I am always amazed about what I learn on FR.
I’ll never look at a can of Aqua Net the same way again.
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