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UK: Teenager plungs to his death after being startled by a dog.
BBC On-Line ^ | Wednesday, 26 January, 2005 | staff writer

Posted on 1/27/2005, 3:35:07 PM by yankeedame

Last Updated: Wednesday, 26 January, 2005, 16:05 GMT

Dog startled cliff-fall teenager


Asif's parents said
he was a "brilliant lad"

An inquest has heard that a teenager plunged to his death from cliffs in Cornwall after being startled by a dog. Asif Bharucha, 17, from Blackburn was with a party of students on a walk between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove last June when the accident happened.

The inquest was told the Muslim teenager regarded dogs as "unclean" and was afraid of being bitten by one.

The coroner at the inquest in Truro's municipal buildings recorded a verdict of accidental death.

Friends said as a dog approached the group, Asif became agitated and ran off. He appeared to lose his balance and fell from the cliff.

The owner of the black cross-breed dog told the inquest that he will always be haunted by the incident.

Describing Asif's death as a "tragic accident", his family paid tribute to their "brilliant" son, saying he was devoted to his family.


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1 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:35:07 PM by yankeedame
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To: yankeedame

JUST DAMM*** Darwin Awards PING everybody


2 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:37:37 PM by 1FASTGLOCK45
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To: yankeedame
"his family paid tribute to their "brilliant" son, "

Hmmmm . . . .

3 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:38:37 PM by BenLurkin (Big government is still a big problem.)
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To: yankeedame
He sure was "brilliant", LOL.

Now the Brits should re-name the area "The White Cliffs of Rover".

Leni

4 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:39:13 PM by MinuteGal
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To: yankeedame

Let's see...I let a dog touch me, or I go hurtling off of a cliff to my death. Gee, that's a tough decision.


5 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:39:14 PM by SilentServiceCPOWife (Romeo&Juliet, Troilus&Crisedye, Bogey&Bacall, Gable&Lombard, Brigitte&Flav)
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To: yankeedame

It sucks when your 72 virgins start off your eternal relationship by laughing at you. =/


6 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:39:54 PM by Heavyrunner (Socialize this.)
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To: yankeedame
Asif's parents said he was a "brilliant lad"

Not exactly.

7 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:40:50 PM by Constitution Day
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To: yankeedame

What an idiot.


8 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:40:54 PM by Bikers4Bush (Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
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To: yankeedame

Another example of the results of insane, irrational religious beliefs.


9 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:41:02 PM by garyhope
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Sooooo....does he count as a martyr now and enjoying his 72 virgins?

How did he manage to live to the ripe old age of 17 without doing this before? Dogs are everywhere.

10 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:41:52 PM by daybreakcoming
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To: dead

Not a cult. Nope.

I'd probably do the same if someone threatened me with a Spongebob doll.


11 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:41:54 PM by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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To: yankeedame

Dare I say it?

I guess the dog's bark was worse than its bite!!


Sorry...


12 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:42:45 PM by Bigturbowski
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To: SilentServiceCPOWife

A real n-brainer, eh?

as the quote goes in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade":

"He chose poorly"


13 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:42:49 PM by fastattacksailor (Humiliate Islam: It's certainly asking for it!)
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To: yankeedame
"Asif's parents said he was a "brilliant lad"

Aside from the obvious that his parents might be more than a little biased in their assessment of their son's brainpower the facts would seem to belie this statement.

BTW - Dogs unclean? Is there anything besides their generally abysmal living situations the most Muslims don't find 'Unclean'?

14 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:42:50 PM by drt1
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To: yankeedame

Wile E. Coyote brilliant.


15 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:43:42 PM by Liberal Classic (No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper Fi.)
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To: MinuteGal
Now the Brits should re-name the area "The White Cliffs of Rover".

LOL!!!

16 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:44:12 PM by yankeedame ("Oh, I can take it but I'd much rather dish it out.")
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To: yankeedame
I demand England ban dogs!
17 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:45:17 PM by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians)
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To: drt1

o well ... 1 less jew hater in the world. they hate christians, jews, and now dogs. Now they are going too far.


18 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:45:37 PM by RolandBurnam
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To: yankeedame

Can we herd Osama close to the edge of a cliff? (Sic 'em Rover!)


19 posted on 1/27/2005, 3:45:45 PM by NaughtiusMaximus (Flagstaff, AZ. Smokers not welcome. The rest get to pay 15% sales tax for bike paths.)
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