AN EXTRAORDINARY DEATH.
jin Australian publication of a recent date contains the following account of ,a singular and fatal accident occasioned by the use of dynamite in fishing:—An old resident was lately killing fish with the villainous compound, when, from a stray spark or accidental contact with the smouldering brand that he held in one hand, the fuse attached, to the charge of dynamite in the other ignited. While the unfortunate man was watching for a “ school” of fish the charge, which he had near his breast, exploded, of course blowing his hand to pieces. On being examined four holes were found in his chest, for which no account could be given. He was brought into the Hospital, but gradually sank and expired; Before his death he stated that he had not lit his fuse, and that he thought some fragment of the brand had been driven into his chest. On making a post mortem examination of the body, it was found that he had begn, killed (shot) by his own fingers. The first and more or less of the second joints of his four fingers had been dtivep into his chest with such force that they smashed some ribs, and injured him internally to such an extent that he succumbed.
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Kumara Times, Issue 487, 18 April 1878, Page 4
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211AN EXTRAORDINARY DEATH. Kumara Times, Issue 487, 18 April 1878, Page 4
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