Woman Shoots Herself While Trying to Kill Mice

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a bizarre incident involving a woman who accidentally shot herself while attempting to kill mice in her trailer using a firearm. Participants share their reactions, opinions, and personal anecdotes related to the event and similar situations.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses disbelief at the woman's actions, suggesting it highlights a lack of common sense among adults.
  • Another participant shares a humorous comparison to a neighbor who used a bow and arrow to kill a squirrel, resulting in a near miss with a car.
  • Several users mention the incident as an example of foolish behavior, with one noting it as a candidate for the Darwin Awards.
  • One participant recounts a personal experience of dealing with mice by calling an exterminator instead of using a weapon.
  • Another participant humorously reflects on the absurdity of shooting at mice with a .44 Magnum, questioning the woman's state of mind.
  • One participant shares a story about a neighbor who accidentally shot his dog while trying to kill rats, drawing parallels to the current incident.
  • Another participant mentions a humorous sticker they once had that read "Stupid People Shouldn't Breed," relating it to the situation.
  • One participant jokes about the idea of a pest control service that takes out pests "one shot at a time."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ widely, with some participants finding humor in the situation while others express concern about the recklessness displayed. No clear consensus emerges regarding the appropriateness of the woman's actions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of humor and disbelief regarding the incident, with participants sharing their own experiences and opinions on similar reckless behaviors.

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Readers interested in humorous takes on absurd incidents or those who enjoy sharing anecdotes about unusual experiences may find this thread engaging.

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POTTER VALLEY, Calif. — A Mendocino County woman who was trying to kill mice in her trailer with a gun ended up shooting herself and another person.

The 43-year-old woman pulled out her .44-caliber Magnum revolver after she saw the mice scurrying across the floor of her trailer on Highway 20 in Potter Valley, sheriff's officials said.

But she accidentally dropped the gun, which went off as it struck the floor. The bullet went through the woman's kneecap, bounced off the keys sitting on the belt loop of a 42-year-old man in the trailer and grazed the man's groin before ending up in his coin pocket.

Authorities did not release the shooting victims' names.

The mice escaped the shooting unharmed.

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OMG...it would be funny if it wasn't so STUPID!

That's like my neighbor next door who was shooting a BOW AND ARROW to kill a squirrel....in our neighborhood with ELEVEN houses on a dead end. The wind caught the arrow, and it ended up in the back quarter of a Camero down the street...just missing the gas tank. (BTW- if the wind hadn't have caught it, it could have hit A HOUSE!!)

Funny how being an adult doesn't make you have common sense!
 
Just further proof that the gene pool doesn't have a lifeguard. And there are far too many people swimming in the shallow end. :rolleyes:
 
chefann said:
Just further proof that the gene pool doesn't have a lifeguard. And there are far too many people swimming in the shallow end. :rolleyes:
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Oh Ann, that is one of my favorite "lifeguard" sayings!!!!
 
dang! "You might be a redneck if......" totally fits this situation!
 
Yes, one less dumb person to breed is probably a good thing! "In the olden days" people like this would have been weeded out but today we just keep them around for laughs!
 
I saw a mouse and I just called the exterminator. :)
 
ChefLisa said:
The 43-year-old woman pulled out her .44-caliber Magnum revolver after she saw the mice scurrying across the floor of her trailer on Highway 20 in Potter Valley, sheriff's officials said.
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First clue . . . . geezzzzzzzzzz
 
Kitchen2u said:
First clue . . . . geezzzzzzzzzz
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Ha, ha..... were are bad :)
 
Sounds like a candidate for the Darwin Awards.

And the begining of the movie Ratatouille!
 
This just goes to prove my DH theroy about how one day our world is going to only have stupid people, b/c they will have overrun the smart people population....Scary!
 
lol--Mice make you CRAZY---I had my husband try to vacuum it out of our cubby--Until later we made a ramp and captured it in a 5 gallon bucket---
 
This post reminded me of the show verminators. This lady called the exterminator to kill the mice that were in her house and when the monster trap did not kill the mouse the lady was so upset when he went in to shoot the thing. She was almost in tears.
 
ChefLisa said:
The mice escaped the shooting unharmed.From Fox News
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That is too funny:)
 
Reminds me of a neighbour who was shooting rats in his barn and ended up shooting through the wall to the outside and shooting and killing his dog!!
 
PChefPEI said:
Reminds me of a neighbour who was shooting rats in his barn and ended up shooting through the wall to the outside and shooting and killing his dog!!
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OMG that's terrible:(
 
I shouldn't even be reading this, but I just had to read the story. One more story for the anti gun people! Now, off to get ready for conference.
 
katie0128 said:
Sounds like a candidate for the Darwin Awards.

And the begining of the movie Ratatouille!
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She didn't qualify for the Darwin awards - she survived.
 
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Somewhere in Potter Valley there is a mouse that is laughing his little tail off. Thanks for the laugh!
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
She didn't qualify for the Darwin awards - she survived.
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She can always try again another time!
 
She was shooting mice with a 44 Magnum? Was she drunk?
 
Does it really matter? Who shoots at mice with any type of firearm IN THE HOUSE???
 
drunk people
 








Well I'm just glad they didn't have children in the house. For goodness sake, this lady sounds nuts and might have used the mouse as an excuse to shoot this guy, only she shot herself too!! LOL

"Oh look honey a mouse, I'll get the gun! By the way who was that you were on the phone with last night?" "OUCH!!!"

Good thing there wasn't an ax lying around too!

Heee Heee

Debbie :D
 
She must be related to the man who was trying to mount his home stereo system, he needed to make a whole in the wall, could find his hammer or drill so got out his shotgun and blew a hole into the wall...... He is now, I believe serving life in prison.... His wife was on the other side of the wall reading.....

scary
 
WOW...when I was younger I used to have a sticker on my car that read "Stupid People Shouldn't Breed"....I think that fits.
 
I THOUGHT THEY ONLY DID THIS IN WEST VIRGINIA & ALABAMA?

MA & PA's PEST CONTROL SERVICE
"Takin' 'em out - one shot at a time!"
 
dessertdivafl said:
ma & Pa's Pest Control Service
"takin' 'em Out - One Shot At A Time!"
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Roflol!!!!!
 
I think Forest Gump said it best: "Stupid is as stupid does!"
 
Stupid doesn't seem confined to WV and Alabama.....it's everywhere!
 

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