Another reason to not take phones into b ackcountry

“Fri Mar 14, 1:19 PM ET

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Three Kenyans have died trying to retrieve a mobile phone that slipped down an open-pit latrine while its owner answered a call of nature, a newspaper has reported.



Anxious to recover her phone, the owner in the coastal town of Mombasa offered 1,000 shillings (eight pounds) to anyone who would recover it, the Daily Nation said.

Well over half the Kenyan population of 30 million people lives on less than $1 (63 pence) a day.

The first to try -- a 30-year-old radio technician -- failed to resurface after disappearing down a ladder into the latrine.

His friend went after him but slipped and fell. The third casualty, trying to rescue the others, was hauled out of the pit by neighbours after he inhaled the fumes and lost consciousness.

The man was rushed to hospital but died on the way.

"The fumes inside must be extremely poisonous considering the short time it was taking to disable the retrievers," acting Mombasa police chief Peter Njenga was reported as saying.

The Daily Nation said police prevented a fourth man from climbing into the latrine and the search for the phone was eventually abandoned.”

“Yep. We are living in the Twilight Zone. No doubt about it.”

“Darwin in action.”

“Shillings, pence, pounds? Maybe it was worth it. Who would know?”

“Don't you mean...
"Another Reason Not To Descend Into Poop Recepticles"?”

“What a crappy way to die.”

“Merde!”

“When I was in Kenya three years ago the exchange rate was 1000 shillings equaled $15. I would imagine its about the same now. It is alot of money to the kenyans, but more than likly it was hardly anything to the owner of the cell phone. It makes me sick.”

“They should have used snorkels.”

“Nope, I don't think it'll catch on here.”

“A diving bell...”

“Anyone ever seen, "The Magic Christian"?

1969 Ringo Starr & Peter Sellers

They had people diving for money in a pool of crap, urine and blood from a slaughter house.

While this was going on Badfinger's tune, "If You Want It" was playing.”

“ah, the classics!

Bribing the rowing team.... cutting the nose out of the painting.... great stuff.”

“This type of toilet is the standard receptical for most of the world.”

“Okay, you're right. I just saw it late last night and couldn't resist.”

“They sound very dumb maby God was trying to get rid of some of the brainless ones.

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“apparently, He still has alot of work to do.”

“Artex must have gone number two there.”

“Ya thats a good point I don't think God is done yet doing is work with all the ones on this earth that are not right in the head!

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