The Exploding Whale

[Old Hipster]

This is legendary on the west coast and maybe not everybody has heard about it.

I was reminded of it this morning, because I read that the man responsible recently died, at the age of 84 in Medford, Oregon.

Thank you George Thornton for giving us this legendary OOPS!

The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds.

A big dead whale washed up on the beach at Florence, Oregon in November 1970, Thornton worked for the Oregon Highway Division and he had a "great" idea on how to remove the huge whale from the beach.

and it was all caught on video! enjoy this infamous debacle.

http://theexplodingwhale.com/

 

[That Guy]

I remember that great moment in history which just goes to disprove the old adage: There is no problem that cannot be solved by the proper application of high explosives . . .

 

[Diwundrin]

Saw this a year or two ago but enjoyed it all over again. :lofl:

 

[Old Hipster]

It's a classic. It's raining blubber! try explaining that one to your insurance company.

 

[That Guy]