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Arrested donkey released
Thu Mar 10 2005 10:40:17 ET

A donkey detained in Colombia for his role in a motorcycle accident has been freed after three days incarceration, El Tiempo newspaper reported Thursday.

Known as "Pacho," the donkey in question was held by authorities in the northeastern city of Arauca after a motorcycle hit the animal in the road, causing the driver to suffer severe injuries. Pacho received injuries to his head and one leg.

Human rights activists and Pacho's owner balked at the decision to hold the animal while investigators looked into the accident.

"When there is an accident where there are grave injuries, the vehicles involved are always held (in custody)," explained Diana Rojas, a spokeswoman for Arauca police.

By fill on Mar 10, 2005, 07:44 in Friendly Talkzone.

BlondeJamesBond says on Mar 10, 2005, 08:24:

tad bit strange??? Yes, I find it a tad bit strange that the donkey is not sueing for personal injury on a no win no fee basis.

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Mr. Hollywood says on Mar 10, 2005, 08:55:

Why do I suspect? Why do I suspect that when they say they "held" Pacho they mean it in more than a platonic way?

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Miguel says on Mar 10, 2005, 09:27:

Michael Jackson Missing On the way to Arauca?

"There is nothing lower than the human race...except for the French." - Mark Twain 1878-79

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ARMacleod says on Mar 10, 2005, 09:33:

Hooray! for the donkey Got one over on those humans at last, Of course he will have the best legal representation, all of his friends and relations are asses?

Tongue in cheek for my lawer 'friends?

Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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Miguel says on Mar 10, 2005, 09:40:

Michael Jackson Is Not Missing Avianca cancelled his flight.

"There is nothing lower than the human race...except for the French." - Mark Twain 1878-79

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