The injuries sustained by Mr. Irwin aren't completely unknown but are rare
SURVIVOR OF STINGRAY (click on)
INJURY TO THE HEARTMJA 2001; 175: 33-34 -
Beatrix Weiss MBBS FRACS & Hugh Wolfenden MBBS FRACS
Injuries to the extremities from stingray barbs are not uncommon along the Australian seaboard. Cardiac injuries from Stingray barbs are rare, even worldwide, and all but one have been fatal. We report a survivor of a cardiac injury caused by a stingray barb. Penetration of a body cavity by a stingray barb requires early surgical referral and management.
Australian coastal waters contain many species of stingrays, and injuries to the extremities caused by the barb or barbs on a stingray’s tail are not uncommon. These wounds are painful, and may develop necrosis and secondary infection. Penetration of a body cavity by a stingray barb may cause major morbidity and even death, particularly with cardiac injury, and requires early surgical referral and management.
That spring evening was one of the most picture-perfect days for wadefishing that one could ever ask for. With little effort, Leroy Lee and I had a beautiful mess of redfish tugging on our stringers. But little did we know that moments before sunset the scene would change into a horrifying nightmare.
The still water behind Breton Island was gin clear, and stingrays could easily be seen congregating along the sandy sea bottom. In itself, this wasn’t an unusual sight, for seeing stingrays is as much a part of wadefishing as getting wet. Admittedly, though, the sight of them did prompt us to a more deliberate "stingray shuffle"--a tactical foot movement that scares the pesky critters out of ones path.
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"After playing medic on a Mexican beach, I realized I was too old to go through the same thing he did," Perrin said. So after experimenting with several materials, Perrin decided to use ballistic nylon, the same material used in fabricating bulletproof vests. The stingray leg guards, better known as Walk-N-Wade leg guards, are designed for both comfort and protection. They are constructed of two layers of ballistic cloth and one layer of nylon lining and are conveniently designed to fit over and around whatever type footwear you prefer, including waders. For added protection, a stainless steel inner sole can be purchased to fit inside your footwear. Perrin claims that in rare cases a stingray, if its tail is stepped on, can drive its barb straight up through the bottom of your foot. Wearing both the leg guards and the sole protectors eliminate the possibility of injury from just below the knee down. Perrin claims most injuries to wadefishermen occur below the ankle.
As far as wondering if the leg guards (stingray guards / protectors) really work, Perrin has put them to the ultimate test. As bazaar as it may seem, Perrin beached an average-sized stingray, stood on top of its back and let it strike him nearly 30 times. He walked away unscathed.
The cost of the stingray guards (protectors) is a very small price to pay for the elimination of a lot of pain, lost wages, and doctor bills.
I can't believe there is some aggression with this species. The males are very aggressive when they mate. They are also akin to sharks, that may also include a feeding frenzy behavior as well. I don't know if the 'feeding' aspect of 'rays' is documented.
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That didn't take long. Andy lived behind the skirts of others long enough to bring on the hate rolls tonight. Muslims aren't the enemy, Anderson, but Osama bin Laden is. This man loves bin Laden more than his own life. Isn't that enough to know where the focus of the USA efforts should be? The longer this 'mind set' of bin Laden goes on the longer the killing will continue. The problem is and always has been Osama bin Laden.
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Sleeper cells across the world can strike at any time. This is something new? No. However it is enough to know that Bush and Cheney failed at their war to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. Tora Bora was a complete failure.
Next. The rest of this segment seeks to provide a sense of 'control' to promote war. The introduction to the 'idea' of containing these people is the impetus to war unjustified by any measure.
The Brits have commited themselves to stop terrorist networks. That is NOT the case of of Bush. The longer the wars go on the more he is finding political profit and clout with his 'base.'
I saw the rest of this mess, called a news program before. It's a news program 'designed' to promote fear, followed by fear, followed by the desire to war to control the so called enemy; yet these same men offer no resolve so mcuh as more uncertainty. That is the plight of the Bush plans. There is no resolve, just more insecurity and war.
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