Drunken Wisconsin man needs rescue after chasing one-legged goose

[Botany]

Drunken Wisconsin man needs rescue after chasing one-legged goose

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Wausau authorities have rescued and arrested a drunken man who plunged into the Wisconsin River while chasing a one-legged goose.

The 40-year-old Wausau man told officers he wanted to catch the bird and roast it. He says he took off his shirt and shoes Thursday afternoon and jumped into the frigid water.

Authorities say he was overcome by the cold water and had to be rescued by firefighters. Police say the man had been drinking heavily before the stunt.

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Police tell the Wausau Daily Herald that as far as they know, the goose is still on the loose.

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/10/11/news/doc4cb2f53321d57366679790.txt

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People chasing animals to eat them while drunk? Gotta love the wacky folks in the Badger State.

[kentuck]

1. This is another classic!

:-)

[Patsy Stone]

2. At least it wasn't

A one-legged Rev. :)

[hlthe2b]

3. Sounds like Darwin is on the side of the one-legged goose..

;) survival of the "fittest," indeed.

[damntexdem]

4. Talk about a wild goose chase!

The drunken pursuer was the one who nearly sang his swan song. ;-)

[tomm2thumbs]

5. omg, you had me laughing with both of those

I'm telling ya