California man picks up explosive device on a beach during July 4 cleanup, loses hand

Man Loses Hand in Horrific Fourth of July Cleanup Explosion

GoFundMeA man lost his hand in an explosion on a northern California beach while cleaning up leftover July 4th fireworks. The man, currently only identified as Jason by a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by his family, was walking and cleaning up debris at the beach with his girlfriend, Pamala, on July 5, following the holiday weekend festivities, when a “bomb-like device” exploded in his hand. Pamala, who witnessed the explosion, held Jason’s severely wounded arm with her shirt to stop the bleeding. Police reported that Jason was taken by Del Norte Ambulance to Sutter Coast Hospital, where he had his hand amputated and is currently being treated for vision and hearing problems while he awaits further surgeries. An investigation is ongoing at Crescent City’s Point St. George beach in Del Norte County, where the explosion occurred, and officials are checking the area for any other explosives that could pose a threat. It is still unclear what caused the explosion.Read it at CBS NewsRead more at The Daily Beast.

Celebrating freedom shouldn’t come with dangerous, shameful thuggery

For most Californians, the Fourth of July was a delightful celebration, a chance to honor our nation on its 250th birthday, and an opportunity to embrace the country that we love. For the crowds of thugs who invaded Newport Beach, it was an occasion for mayhem and destruction. Some shot illegal fireworks into crowds. Others []

I'm gonna help clear all this 4th of July trash and debris off the beach aaaaaaaaaaaand there goes my hand [Sad]

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