Redneck's Last Words

Heh. Jokes tell us something about ourselves, don't they?

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA
Associated Press
04/18/06

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - A Georgia man was hospitalized after jumping from the side of DeSoto Falls and plunging 150 feet before hitting the water.

The leap wasn't a suicide attempt since several witnesses reported that prior to the plunge, the man yelled, "Watch this," said Tim Whitehead, superintendent of DeSoto State Park.

Jason Carter, 23, of Trion, Ga., jumped from the east side of the canyon at about 3 p.m. Monday, Whitehead said. He was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., after rescue personnel spent three hours removing him from the canyon. Carter, who was treated for a back injury, was reported to be in stable condition Tuesday.

Funeral for his brother will be held Wednesday. He was heard to say, "Oh, hell, I can do THAT" before plunging to his death.

Not really. But it's still funny.