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11th September 2006, 01:53 PM
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Man Saved By Pigeon Poohttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006100746,00.html
Man saved by pigeon poo By ALASTAIR TAYLOR A MAN who plunged 30ft down a mill chimney survived — by landing in 6in-deep PIGEON POO. Phil Harrison scaled the disused chimney in pursuit of a hawk that escaped from a pal’s aviary. But as he grabbed the bird at the top, wire mesh supporting him gave way — and Phil, 52, plummeted down the shaft. He would have died but for a soft landing in a thick covering of pigeon droppings that built up over the years. Phil, of Cleckheaton, West Yorks, still broke his neck in the fall. But he managed to keep hold of the hawk — and would not let rescuers move him until he was sure the pet was safe. Firemen had to dig through the basement to reach him. At first doctors feared he would never walk again — but he is now expected to make a full recovery. His pal, the hawk’s 41-year-old owner Alan Webster, climbed the chimney with him. He said: “It’s amazing to think his life was saved by a few inches of bird droppings." 
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11th September 2006, 01:59 PM
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Ha ha ha! So bird poop (especially pigeon poop, apparently) IS lucky!! Great story, glad he'll be okay. Also glad that they're putting that hawk back into an aviary.
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11th September 2006, 05:18 PM
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LOL
It is not only amazing but WONDERFUL that his life was saved by a MERE few inches of PIGEON POOP!
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12th September 2006, 06:52 AM
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How 'refreshing' to hear a positive 'pigeon poop' story rather than the negative ones. Thanks for posting it Terry.
Such determination/concentration this man had. To have the presence of mind to hang onto a hawk as he was falling, uncontrollably, 30 ft is incredible. Glad the fella is going to be OK & that the hawk was not injured in the event.  Cindy
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16th September 2006, 09:11 AM
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What a story! Pigeons are always there for you! Even if you are about to help one of their enemies... Poop! Funny!
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