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Old 07-12-2007, 06:49 PM   #1
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Date: Thu Jul 12 18:24:20 2007
Subject: Man Critically Injured by Mechanical Bull
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At 4:20 PM Calgary Emergency Medical Services responded to 12
AVE / Centre ST South. At a stampede party bystanders
described an adult male, estimated to be in his twenties,
struck in the head by a mechanical bull. The man suffered
critical head injuries and was knocked unconscious as a
result of the blow to the head. Paramedics aggressively
treated the unconscious man and transported him to the
Foothills Hospital in critical, potentially life-threatening
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The Calgary Police Service is investigating.
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Old 07-12-2007, 07:17 PM   #2
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Wow.. I was on a mechanical bull today..
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Old 07-12-2007, 07:40 PM   #3
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I am surprised more people aren't hurt from these things. Booze + fast moving metal object = not good. Or so I would have thought.
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Old 07-12-2007, 10:48 PM   #4
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Hi everyone, I would like to let everyone know that this is my friend's brother. He is currently being kept on life support, but the doctors believe he's basically passed on. Please pray for this family and my friend Andrea.
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Old 07-12-2007, 10:59 PM   #5
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Yikes.
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:09 PM   #6
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Sorry to hear that Bruce. My thoughts are with your friend and her family.
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:13 PM   #7
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That is absolutely horrible.
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Old 07-13-2007, 12:43 AM   #8
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Prayers and best wishes for all concerned. Sucks when tragedy strikes close to home.
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Old 07-13-2007, 06:19 AM   #9
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Those things look so easy, but there is so much potential for damage. I have a permanent bruise on my arm from my ride three years ago. I'm very sorry to hear about this accident.
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Old 07-13-2007, 06:52 AM   #10
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I hope things turn around. Ill say a prayer.

Where did this happen? "12 AVE / Centre ST South" Whats there?
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Old 07-13-2007, 06:58 AM   #11
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OK. Just heard on the radio this was at Hotel Arts.
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Old 07-13-2007, 07:26 AM   #12
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From the news reports I've watched, apparently this wasn't a case of the guy riding it; apparently he was standing or sitting beside it and it accidentally got turned on- whacking him in the head.

For me- Stampede is all about corporate parties and getting as much free food and booze as I can. I can just see this guy as being somebody like me; just there to have a good time and then all of a sudden you go from socializing to life support. Kinda hits home.

Bruce- my thoughts and best wishes go out to your friend and his familly.
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Old 07-13-2007, 08:03 AM   #13
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Link: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...ca4b0f&k=81721

Sounds like a total freak accident...
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Old 07-13-2007, 08:19 AM   #14
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Oh wow, what a bizarre accident. A bull I can understand, but he was just standing beside a mechanical horse?

I really hope everything turns out okay.
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Old 07-13-2007, 10:49 AM   #15
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Somone on beyond.ca reporting that he passed away today. Incredibly sad.
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Somone on beyond.ca reporting that he passed away today. Incredibly sad.
Just heard the same thing from one of his coworkers... that is incredibly sad to hear. Condolences to the family.
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Old 07-13-2007, 11:10 AM   #17
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I feel so bad for my friend. I really hope she's ok.
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Wow

It always hits just a bit deeper when it’s a total freak accident

My deepest sympathies
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Old 07-13-2007, 12:15 PM   #19
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What a terrible accident. It is a lesson to everyone that we should always try to be aware of our surroundings. What an awful time of year for this to happen, our city is supposed to be celebrating.
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Wow, kinda a downer stampede between this and the stabbings. Condolensces to your friend, Bruce.
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