Hello Cleveland!
It is courtesy of the unrivalled gossip site Popbitch that I became aware of the misfortune that befell Richi Abarca, singer in the Mexican teen band Magneto, a few years back.
Magneto had arrived in Guatemala City by helicopter, and were met at the airport by hordes of fans. As Richi stepped off the helicopter he raised his hands to greet the crowd. Unfortunately – Richi being only 16 years old, and dumb as a stump, the rotor blades were still going round.
Three of his fingers were found, spread out over a 100m radius. His index and middle fingers were reattached and are making a full recovery, though the restoration of his little finger proved only a partial success. Richi’s ring finger is still missing.
Magneto had arrived in Guatemala City by helicopter, and were met at the airport by hordes of fans. As Richi stepped off the helicopter he raised his hands to greet the crowd. Unfortunately – Richi being only 16 years old, and dumb as a stump, the rotor blades were still going round.
Three of his fingers were found, spread out over a 100m radius. His index and middle fingers were reattached and are making a full recovery, though the restoration of his little finger proved only a partial success. Richi’s ring finger is still missing.
Labels: Damnfool Kid, Helicopter, Owch, Owing Camilla A Pint, Popbitch, Yo Guatemala How Ya Doin?

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Good luck with the book. You seem like a nice guy.
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Thank you, Fran L. You have my undying gratitude.
And if you're Fran Lebowitz, btw, you are one of my heroes already...
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