Washington coroner seeks big shrink-wrap machine

Ohio News Network ^ | February 18, 2005 | Associated Press

[Willie Green]

For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use.

OLYMPIA, Wash. Officials in Washington state want to find a machine that can shrink-wrap something big.

A human body.

The Thurston County Coroner's Office is on the hunt for a machine that can wrap human remains in plastic in case of a natural disaster or terror attack.

Officials say the process would make transporting a big number of bodies easier, while also sealing in biohazards like anthrax. And they say it's more respectful than letting bodies sit around like they did after the Asian tsunami.

The office has started the bidding process to see who can build a machine, which will cost around 50-thousand dollars. A Homeland Security grant will pay the bill.

[Willie Green]

Related thread: Coroner Realizes 'Corpse' Is Living, Breathing Man

[Willie Green]

ping

[ScottFromSpokane]

It's the Ronco Corpse-a-Matic!

[Hank Rearden]

"He's not dead - he's just resting!"

[LibKill]

Don't Shrink-Wrap me! I'm still alive!

[Behind Liberal Lines]

As seen on TV:

FoodSaver®, America's #1 Selling Brand of Vacuum Packaging Systems, has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The FoodSaver system is designed to remove air and extend the freshness of food up to five times longer than conventional storage methods.

The FoodSaver home vacuum packaging system was selected as one of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in December 2003

[bill1952]

LOL!! Only in WA.

[natewill]

One word for this story: very very creepy and foreboding.

[RightFighter]

If this thing gets anywhere near Dino Rossi, he'd better run for the hills!!!

[sarah_f]

The average IQ in Olympia is 40 and the biggest employer is government.

'nuff said.

[socal_parrot]

Ziploc Bags

For all your storage needs.
From Cannabis to Cadavers.

[sarah_f]

OOOOps not enough said - also home to Rachel Corrie State College.

[cmsgop]

LOL!

[sarah_f]

Their crack zip loc bags are .75" x .75"

[exit82]

A shrink wrap machine is OK--it's the buffer/polisher/waxer that he wants that is the problem.

[Pompah]

Well, Total it up; Natural Disasters,Asian Tsunami's, Cascade Subduction Zone, Might not be a bad idea at that.

[bleach]

Made me think of the song Saran Wrap by the Fugs. Golden Filth, now that was an album.

Where is the man from Glad, when we need him.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Now this should worry all of us.

There is only one reason to buy a machine such as this,
they expect to use it.

[CDB]

Remember the TV series, "Twin Peaks" also set in WA State?

"She's dead. Wrapped in plastic."