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Sun 28 Mar, 2010 07:00 pm
CNN) -- A Pennsylvania man attempted to resuscitate "a road-killed opossum," state police say.
But this was one possum who wasn't playing possum -- the ugly creature remained dead.
Troopers responding to the scene in Oliver Township on Thursday determined that Donald J. Wolfe, 55, of Brookville, was drunk, according to the police report.
Several witnesses observed Wolfe's failed resurrection of the flattened marsupial, police said. It was not immediately clear how he endeavored to restore the possum's life.
The arresting officer in the incident was unavailable for comment Friday. Attempts to reach Wolfe were also unsuccessful.
Wolfe will be charged with one charge of public drunkenness, police said.
If it had worked, the poor animal would likely have been in rehab a very long time. - edgarblythe
Oh well ....
He sort of
meant well, edgar.
Sounds like not only was he very drunk, he was also very distressed at what occurred. (Well, I would be, too!)
Don't wanna hear any detailed eye witness accounts of this "incident", though!
@edgarblythe,
We have a great number of animal lovers in the Keystone state. Some of them are alas, quite bat **** .
I can see the film title now: Night of the Living Dead Marsupial.
@edgarblythe,
I suspect that
Night of the Living Dead Marsupial would have only a very specialized cult following, edgar.
I wouldn't go investing your $$$$ in it, or anything like that ...
@msolga,
Anybody that would pay to see The Incredible Two Headed Transplant or Attack of the Killer Tomatoes will surely line up for 'Marsupials' olga.
@edgarblythe,
Oh, without a doubt, edgar!
And the
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes was a dead set winner! I saw it three times!
@tsarstepan,
Play Dead For Me Misty.
(great title! )
With who (whom?) in the leading role, tsar?
I think Clint Eastwood may no longer be suitable. (Getting a bit long in the tooth, now)
@Sglass,
I would not want to be in the same cell with this guy.
@edgarblythe,
Quote:I would not want to be in the same cell with this guy.
Oh I'm sure he'd see whole the situation
quite differently the morning after, edgar!
But I would be hesitant to sleep with him beside me.
@edgarblythe,
Yes, yes ...
I see what you are alluding to now ....
@edgarblythe,
Yep, best to steer clear till much, much later.
But how will this poor fellow live this unfortunate incident down in his community?
You've gotta feel for him.
How embarrassing: "Aren't you the guy who tried to resuscitate the road kill?"
It's gonna follow him around, this incident!
@msolga,
One never knows. His buddies might think him quite normal.
@edgarblythe,
I never thought of that.
Maybe it's some sort of deranged community?
Nah, I think this incident will be his cross to bear. For some time to come!
He may have to leave town, even!
@farmerman,
farmerman wrote:
We have a great number of animal lovers in the Keystone state. Some of them are alas, quite bat **** .
I refer you to the farmerman's comment, olga.
Did they wait three days? just in case the possum "rose again".
"When Zombie Possums attack" would be my choice of film title
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