That's a member of the cactus family whose parts are only lightly connected to the plant and if you come into contact with one, even lightly, it will attach itself to you.
This hiker has just learned that lesson as the police try to decide what to do next.
Are you sure that isn't a prickly snake, or a feather boa, or a Hawaiian lei?
ReplyDeleteHe is stuck with it.
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I always carry a little pliers when I hike in the desert because of those rascals.
ReplyDeleteEwwww! The poor guy! It looks like he was golfing.
ReplyDeleteOuch!
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ReplyDeleteWow--try to read the thoughts of those emergency responders. Their expressions are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awful lot of light contact! Looks like he was rolling in it.
ReplyDeletePoor guy. How do they even get him to medical aid?
ReplyDeleteI'm liking Jersey more and more.
ReplyDeleteHe will need a sedative and pain killers, and then the process can begin?
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