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Traffic crash scatters big tubs of live eels on Hwy 101 (Photos)

Traffic crash scatters big tubs of live eels on Hwy 101 (Photos)
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07-13-2017, 02:22 PM
http://www.newslincolncounty.com/archives/184316

Quote:Giant mess on Highway 101 at Milepost 131 north of Newport – Highway now partially open
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Traffic crash scatters big tubs of live eels enroute to South Korea – considered a delicacy and aphrodisiac. Verrrry popular in So. Korea.

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This poor driver got hit hard with the slimy soup of eels and liquid medium.

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Some of the most valuable “fish” in the world lie dying in a ditch. No humans were seriously hurt in the crash.

Highway expected to open at 3pm.

12:04pm
Giant mess on Highway 101 at milepost 131, between Otter Rock and Depoe Bay. Flatbed truck with tanks full of live eel has rolled, spewing water and eels all over the highway and beyond. Two other vehicles have been damaged. Highway is completely blocked.

12:12pm
Reports from the scene say that Highway 101 will be shut down for SEVERAL HOURS. Detour is for motorists to use Siletz Highway 229.

12:14pm
There are injuries. Two injured people are walking to awaiting ambulances.

12:16pm
Three ambulances were enroute to the scene. It’s been determined that first responders on scene will need only one. Two ambulances are enroute back to headquarters.

12:40pm
After evaluation of all involved in the crash, medics have determined that nobody involved is needing a trip to the hospital.

1:00pm
Depoe Bay Fire bringing in a water tender to assist in removing the animal debris from the highway.

1:45pm
One lane of traffic is open.
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07-13-2017, 03:02 PM
Looks like the local critters and the plants will feed well.

On another note, there might be a truck driving job available on the coast.
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07-13-2017, 03:30 PM
Shit, I didn't know you could drive to south Korea.
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07-13-2017, 04:33 PM
(07-13-2017, 03:30 PM)GPnative Wrote: Shit, I didn't know you could drive to south Korea.

Maybe they meant Little Korea in LA.
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07-13-2017, 04:48 PM
Reminds me of the kenny rogers song, "you picked a fine time to leave me loose eels"
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07-13-2017, 04:49 PM
(07-13-2017, 04:48 PM)GPnative Wrote: Reminds me of the kenny rogers song, "you picked a fine time to leave me loose eels"

Laughing
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07-13-2017, 04:51 PM
(07-13-2017, 04:48 PM)GPnative Wrote: Reminds me of the kenny rogers song, "you picked a fine time to leave me loose eels"

There's one of those chuckles now!   Laughing
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07-13-2017, 09:05 PM
Someone on FB posted this...
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07-14-2017, 05:22 PM
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