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Photographer Speared By Javelin Takes Photo Of His Own Speared Leg (PHOTO)

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First Posted: 05-19-08 08:48 PM   |   Updated: 05-27-08 05:12 AM

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A newspaper photographer got a little too close to the action at the state high school track championships -- and was speared through the leg by a javelin.

Ryan McGeeney of the Standard-Examiner was spared serious injury in Saturday's mishap, and even managed to snap a photo of his speared leg while others worked to help him.

"If I didn't, it would probably be my editor's first question when I got back," McGeeney said later.

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Check out the photo the photographer snapped himself below.

A newspaper photographer got a little too close to the action at the state high school track championships -- and was speared through the leg by a javelin. Ryan McGeeney of the Standard-Examiner was ...
A newspaper photographer got a little too close to the action at the state high school track championships -- and was speared through the leg by a javelin. Ryan McGeeney of the Standard-Examiner was ...
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- tippy6 I'm a Fan of tippy6 permalink

Hmmm... an error in judgement, or an opportunity to get a good shot?

Just kidding, folks.... seriously, this guy was lucky that a more vital part of the body wasn't impaled. What was he doing out there anyway? That's a good (and creative) way to get killed!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:23 PM on 05/21/2008
- Uosdwis I'm a Fan of Uosdwis 3 fans permalink

Yeee-owch! Boy, he's lucky it missed the bone, but still.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:12 PM on 05/20/2008
- sssteverrr I'm a Fan of sssteverrr 13 fans permalink
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Geeze, it barely broke the skin.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:40 PM on 05/20/2008
- ResidentChimp I'm a Fan of ResidentChimp 20 fans permalink

Journalists should realize that Javelin catcher is a highly qualified job that takes a lot of experience. You can't just go on the field and start.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:46 AM on 05/20/2008
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