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Cockfighting Rooster Kills Handler
The Cincinnati Enquirer ^
| Jan 14, 2003
| staff writer
Posted on 01/14/2003 8:59:15 AM PST by yankeedame
Jan 14, 11:35 AM EST
Cockfighting Rooster Kills Handler
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) -- A rooster about to be set loose for a bout in a crowded cockfighting arena attacked its handler with the razor-sharp steel spikes strapped to its legs, killing the stunned man, police said Tuesday.
The gaffs hit the man's thigh and groin as the bird made one rapid shuffle, causing him to bleed profusely Sunday before a large crowd of shocked spectators, police investigator Johnny Muhajil said.
The man died while being brought to a hospital in Zamboanga, a bustling port city about 530 miles south of Manila, he said.
Cockfighting is an extremely popular gambling sports in the Philippines, especially in rural areas.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cockfighting; workingdogs
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To: yankeedame
This is an evil sport and I am happy for the bird.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:01:40 AM PST
by
duckman
To: duckman
This is an evil sport and I am happy for the bird.I agree, it is evil
PR 12:10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:05:19 AM PST
by
apackof2
To: yankeedame
Chalk one up for the Animal Kingdom! I hope the handler was able to appreciate the irony of the situation before he bled out.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:07:03 AM PST
by
Wolfie
To: yankeedame
Wow! it got him right in the Zamboanga, it sounds like! No wonder they call it cockfighting!
To: yankeedame
That's one mean bird. Was his name Little Jerry Seinfeld?
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:07:38 AM PST
by
Mr. Bird
To: yankeedame
One of my Rules of Life: never give an animal a lethal weapon.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:07:56 AM PST
by
Sender
To: yankeedame
Hold Muh Rooster.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:08:55 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: HairOfTheDog
I just knew this had to have happened here in Oklahoma.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:09:00 AM PST
by
2Jedismom
(HHD)
To: yankeedame
Man killed by his own cock
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:09:03 AM PST
by
rudypoot
To: yankeedame
Who needs PETA? Most animals exhibit a remarkable capacity for taking care of themselves!
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:09:34 AM PST
by
mrs. a
To: duckman
In Georgia Cock Fighting is a thriving sport/business. You can see Gamecock farms where they are raising fighting chickens right on the side of the road on major highways.
To: dfwgator
Hold Muh Rooster.LOL! I literally thought the exact same thing!
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:09:41 AM PST
by
2Jedismom
(HHD)
To: yankeedame
This can happen when one plays too much with his cock......................fighter.
To: yankeedame
I guess the chickens came home to roost!
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:10:30 AM PST
by
expatpat
To: JennysCool
"Wow! it got him right in the Zamboanga, it sounds like! No wonder they call it cockfighting!"Ha-Ha-Ho-Ho-Snort-Gurgle-Guffaw!
Stop it...you're killing me!!!
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:10:45 AM PST
by
albee
To: rudypoot
Really, the man's only defense at that point would be to choke his chicken.
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:10:50 AM PST
by
Wolfie
To: AxelPaulsenJr
As they say in South Carolina, "Go Cocks!"
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posted on
01/14/2003 9:10:53 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: 2Jedismom
cock a doodle do....hehe
To: 2Jedismom
HA! Don't feel bad about Oklahoma. I will not use this against it!
Lord, I don't need to go down in a blaze of glory, but please don't let me get killed by a chicken.
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