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Old Guy Wins Darwin Award By Not Leaving And Using Garden Hose...

posted 6 days ago by DarthAckbar (2181)
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Man died with garden hose in his hand as Eaton Fire raged

By Sean Keane and Mola Lenghi
January 9, 2025, 6:06 PM

At least five people are confirmed dead in the fires consuming parts of Los Angeles, and the county sheriff expects the death toll to rise as uncontained fires spread across Southern California.

The extent of the devastation caused by the Southern California wildfires remains unclear as strong Santa Ana winds continue to fuel the flames, but at least one victim of the raging fires has been identified by his family.

Victor Shaw is among those who lost their lives, with his sister Shari Shaw telling ABC News he died in an attempt to protect his home in Altadena. The 66-year-old's body was found in front of the home, a garden hose still in his hand.

"I can't imagine what he might have been thinking, how he might have been so frightened," Shari Shaw said. "And I couldn't be here, I couldn't be here to save him. I couldn't be here, that's what hurts the most."

[–] Guitar King (4993) 6 days ago

Link or it didn't happen.

[–] B1cKsurN (17628) 6 days ago

Wow, you're an asshole.

[–] CraigC (8481) 6 days ago

So easy for dipshit liberals to judge from afar. You have no idea the man's situation. If he had insurance. What he may have been through to own that home and decided to protect it with his life.

Let's focus on the assholes who let the reservoirs run dry. Who decided to cut funding to the FD. Who decided that DEI was more important than putting out fires and people's lives.

[–] FootOfDavros (8465) 5 days ago

This old guy saved his hose by simply staying and using his garden hose:-
https://youtu.be/CCSp5e4HGR0?si=aHFqPcCsiZtxXJSJ

Given:-

The 66-year-old's body was found in front of the home, a garden hose still in his hand.

Further questions required...

But clearly Darwin award wouldn't be at play simply for staying and trying to save his home as others succeeded. Maybe any foolish actions came further down the line...

[–] Galilguy (2504) 5 days ago

It's easy to judge him from afar. We don't know his circumstances and if he felt safe leaving. My heart goes out to his family. At least he tried. RIP Mr. Shaw.