slugshooter Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 No lie!! I just read where a Florida man was relaxing on his boat, and a 30lb Stingray jumped out of the water and stabbed him in the chest with its barb. I didn't read enough yet to find out how the guy is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Just watched a short video on the subject. The man, 81 years old, survived but suffered a collapsed lung and may have to undergo open heart surgery. About a foot of the barb went into his chest, doctors removed part of it but they fear that the other half may have migrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! At first it was pretty confusing as to how this may have happened. But after the ray jumped in the boat, he PICKED IT UP and tried to throw it back in the water. That's when he got stuck. Had he pulled the barb out, he would have died like Steve Irwin but the barb could not be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! That is a crazy accident!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! I heard that on the news this morning! Crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Just as an FYI to anyone who might read this:::: if your chest is impaled with some object (any object to be exact), don't pull it out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Good advice Exturkinator! New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! yep i heard it on the radio this morning, flying stingrays, whats next lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! steve irwin part 2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Just like when you buy a car. You start seeing the same color, year, make and model all over the place. Steve Irwin and now this. I,m staying clear of the ocean for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! [ QUOTE ] That is a crazy accident!!! [/ QUOTE ] Maybe. That's twice, now. I think it's a conspiracy pact between the stingrays and Iran or N. Korea or the democrats. Keep your eyes open near saltwater. They are out to get us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] That is a crazy accident!!! [/ QUOTE ] Maybe. That's twice, now. I think it's a conspiracy pact between the stingrays and Iran or N. Korea or the democrats. Keep your eyes open near saltwater. They are out to get us all. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. Something crazy is going on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! [ QUOTE ] Just as an FYI to anyone who might read this:::: if your chest is impaled with some object (any object to be exact), don't pull it out.... [/ QUOTE ] I wish I would have known this LAST WEEK! Man, did that hurt...pesky sword wielding Samuri's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeslice Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! all i can say is thats one lucky man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! When I was a kid living in Florida my grandfather would take me fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. I happened to us one time when we were out fishing. My grandfather was smart enough to gaff it to death before feeding it to the sharks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! [ QUOTE ] When I was a kid living in Florida my grandfather would take me fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. I happened to us one time when we were out fishing. My grandfather was smart enough to gaff it to death before feeding it to the sharks . [/ QUOTE ] You should have kept it after you killed it. Stingray are very good to eat. If you like scallops...you will like stingray. A lot of the restaurants here sell you "scallops" but they are actually the belly of stingrays. It's a white meat, not fishy, and tastes exactly like scallops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Now that's just freaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkrie1357 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! We we're in the Caymans a few years back & went swiming with the Stingrays. The guides were holdong them & rubbing them on peoples backs?!?!?!? (not the stinger side) but the stinger would have been towards the guides! CRAZY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! I heard that on the radio, unreal.... Hope he recovers from it, bizarre year for sting ray attacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! WoW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! Was all over the news yesterday and this morning. The 82 year old man drove the boat to shore then called for help. He did the right thing by not trying to remove the barb. He is still in critical condition today last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Re: Stingray jumps in boat, stabs man in chest!! [ QUOTE ] all i can say is thats one lucky man. [/ QUOTE ] Or unlucky depending how your looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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