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[b]Gator Bites Dog; Man Stabs Gator; Dog Runs[/b]
The Associated Press
Friday, August 27, 2004; 12:22 AM
Gainesville, Florida
A US man jumped in a pond and stabbed a 1.8m alligator with a pocket knife to force the reptile to release his dog from its jaws.
Matthew Goff, 29, said he was walking Sugar, a tan-coloured bloodhound/Shar-Pei mix, in a park when the attack occurred Wednesday evening. The unleashed dog wandered to the edge of the pond and the gator grabbed its head.
"I couldn't stand by and watch it happen and I had the pocketknife so I decided to try and save her," Mr Goff said.
The gator released Sugar when Goff stabbed the reptile in the eye. The dog then ran home, escaping with three teeth marks on and about her head. Goff had a few scratches.
A state trapper planned to kill the gator if it was found.
The Associated Press
Friday, August 27, 2004; 12:22 AM
Gainesville, Florida
A US man jumped in a pond and stabbed a 1.8m alligator with a pocket knife to force the reptile to release his dog from its jaws.
Matthew Goff, 29, said he was walking Sugar, a tan-coloured bloodhound/Shar-Pei mix, in a park when the attack occurred Wednesday evening. The unleashed dog wandered to the edge of the pond and the gator grabbed its head.
"I couldn't stand by and watch it happen and I had the pocketknife so I decided to try and save her," Mr Goff said.
The gator released Sugar when Goff stabbed the reptile in the eye. The dog then ran home, escaping with three teeth marks on and about her head. Goff had a few scratches.
A state trapper planned to kill the gator if it was found.
Comments
[B]Yes, after all, eating small creatures is such unusual behavior from an alligator. :rolleyes: [/B][/QUOTE]
he's probably planning to kill it as a precautionary measure, just in case it graduates from attacking small animals to attacking his dohnuts:p
[B]he's probably planning to kill it as a precautionary measure, just in case it graduates from attacking small animals to attacking his dohnuts:p [/B][/QUOTE]
Yeah, pre-emptive strike.
Sheesh, thats a little gator. RELOCATE THE BLOODY THING.
You don't kill 5 foot "problem" gators, you kill 15 foot problem gators, because at that point, they ARE dangerous. I'd tackle a 5 footer...(Largest I've messed with is 4 foot, I'll give em one thing, they ARE strong.
The article mentions the poor thing was stabbed in the eye. Maybe it's a mercy kill. It’s probably bleeding, in a great deal of pain, and will be handicapped for life. If the State Trapper sees that it could live a viable life the guy/girl probably will not kill it. The trappers tend to love the animals. However, if the animal is injured to the point where it will not be able to hunt they will kill it quickly rather than let it starve to death.
…but I know how many of you folks like to think. It’s happening in America (in Florida no less) – so the moronic and barbaric reason must be the only one.
[B]Maybe they are planning on killing the alligator for a different reason -
The article mentions the poor thing was stabbed in the eye. Maybe it's a mercy kill. It’s probably bleeding, in a great deal of pain, and will be handicapped for life. If the State Trapper sees that it could live a viable life the guy/girl probably will not kill it. The trappers tend to love the animals. However, if the animal is injured to the point where it will not be able to hunt they will kill it quickly rather than let it starve to death.
…but I know how many of you folks like to think. It’s happening in America (in Florida no less) – so the moronic and barbaric reason must be the only one. [/B][/QUOTE]
You've got a point.
Dibs on the tail meat!!! :D
and curtz, the line is:
"Squrrile...Squirrles, not so good. meats real stringy, kinda like goldfish, ya know what I mean?"
Trust me on that. I've lisened to all of chatterbox at least 80 times over on my CD Player. (Yes, I ripped it)
[B]Gator meat is kinda rought for my taste though...kinda a mix between beef and shrimp...
and curtz, the line is:
"Squrrile...Squirrles, not so good. meats real stringy, kinda like goldfish, ya know what I mean?"
Trust me on that. I've lisened to all of chatterbox at least 80 times over on my CD Player. (Yes, I ripped it) [/B][/QUOTE]
Heh, I was thinking about checking it out from the .wav, but figured noone would correct me if I got it wrong :D
Chatterbox was definitely the best talk show channel of both games. Though VCPR and KCHAT both had their moments too.
(Chatterbox was in III, VCPR and KCHAT in VC)
Edit: The best part was when the woman from Citizens Raging Against Phones called and complained about how the carrier pigeons all went missing, then you had the redneck telling you how sometimes pigeons came with notes attached and how they were like fortune cookies with wings :D
[B]Heh, I was thinking about checking it out from the .wav, but figured noone would correct me if I got it wrong :D
Chatterbox was definitely the best talk show channel of both games. Though VCPR and KCHAT both had their moments too.
(Chatterbox was in III, VCPR and KCHAT in VC)
Edit: The best part was when the woman from Citizens Raging Against Phones called and complained about how the carrier pigeons all went missing, then you had the redneck telling you how sometimes pigeons came with notes attached and how they were like fortune cookies with wings :D [/B][/QUOTE]
Pigion. Pidgions good too. (Gets a giddy sound in voice). Sometimes, they come with little notes attached to em, Like fourtune cookies with wigns. heh hee!
Man that show rocked.
I also loved the Karate dieting guy.
Shut up you carnavor! Why don't you go knaw on a bone like a gorrila or something! Our ansestors didn't eat chicken wings, they were one with nature, living on a healthy diet of nuts and berries, and leafy vegitables."
"Yes, and they threw stones at their own shadow, and died in fear at the ripe old age of 25."
LOL
and the desk!
"In fact Laslo, I could easily chop this desk into two half desk!"
"This desk is made of two inch thick composit wood pulp, and as a mahogany veneir finish. It has three droors, and knowing this company, it cost $100. In his own words, Reed Tucker is going to smash it into two half desk! Take it away Reed!"
"Ladies and gentalmen, I already visualize the desk in two half desk, Now, I shall make it so!...Dragonstane...HIIYA!!!"
*Thunk*
"OHHHHHHH! OHHHH!! Laslo! Laslo! I think I hurt my hand! Nad my pinkys all bent the wrong way..."
:D
[B]
and the desk!
"In fact Laslo, I could easily chop this desk into two half desk!"
"This desk is made of two inch thick composit wood pulp, and as a mahogany veneir finish. It has three droors, and knowing this company, it cost $100. In his own words, Reed Tucker is going to smash it into two half desk! Take it away Reed!"
"Ladies and gentalmen, I already visualize the desk in two half desk, Now, I shall make it so!...Dragonstane...HIIYA!!!"
*Thunk*
"OHHHHHHH! OHHHH!! Laslo! Laslo! I think I hurt my hand! Nad my pinkys all bent the wrong way..."
:D [/B][/QUOTE]
My Physics teacher did almost exactly that at the start of one lesson! :D
the Northern Tropics of Australia are home to Salt Water Crocodiles...
Upwards of 6 metres (20ft) long, weighing more than a metric tonne, they're cunning, territorial and quite capable of eating a boatful of people without too much trouble. There are records of some Crocs getting out towards 8 metres, (26ft)...
Those tiny docile 'gators are more like slightly bitey lizards... :D
If we replace the 'gator with a Croc... dog becomes vou-au-vent , human becomes light snack...
[B]I'd love to try Gator, had rabbit once that was pretty good. (it tastes like chicken.) [/B][/QUOTE]
Rabbit is good. Duck's good too, especially roasted.
[B]
Those tiny docile 'gators are more like slightly bitey lizards... :D
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Come visit me sometime, I'll introduece you to our pet gator, Nautalus.
He's no less then 15 feet long. And smart enough that after numerous attempts, animal control STILL can't get him.
and he comes close to shore, by our house, 2 times a day, patroling his territory. :D
docile...heh heh. I've seen him fight off another gator before, wasn't pretty. :D
and for top dog, look no further then our cute lil Otters, which EAT GATORS. :D (No bigger then themselves of course, but really neat to watch an otter take on a gator, and win. :D )