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Sledder burned after attached rocket explodes
OAKLAND COUNTY -- A 62-year-old sledder looking for a burst of power got it when the homemade rocket strapped to his back exploded, burning him over nearly 20 percent of his body.
Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe says the man, whose identity hasn't been released, was hospitalized in stable condition Monday.
The man was hosting a Sunday night sledding party when he filled an automobile muffler with gasoline and gunpowder, strapped it to his back and had it lit, seeking what McCabe called "a rocket-launch effect."
The device blew up as the man headed downhill, causing second-degree burns to his face and right side of his body and possible eye damage.
No charges have been filed against the man, whom McCabe says is known for doing "outrageous things" at his sledding parties.

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The article doesn't say so, but you gotta assume that alcohol was involved... "Here, my hold my beer for a sec..."

that's sad, but funny still. I can imagine the words "let's see what would happen if...." being spoken at some point before that happened!

some where in northern california (the sierras for one example) some body will see this story, and decide they know a better way. stay tuned. video at 11.



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It may have happened, Only in Michigan, but I'm sure plenty of other 's out there have thought about it!!

bravedave wrote:

was just thinking the same thing...