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Chocoholic · 08-12-2009, 11:58 PM

It happened to Homer Simpson once

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Falling fish shatters Ohio driver's windshield

MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — A woman in Ohio is telling a fish story about one that got away — from a bird, and damaged her car. Authorities in northwest Ohio say the fish — a Lake Erie freshwater drum, known as a sheepshead — smashed a car windshield Tuesday when an eagle dropped its catch from a height of about 40 feet.

Leighann Niles says the impact felt like a brick hitting her Toyota's windshield. The woman from the Cleveland suburb of South Euclid was vacationing along the lake in Marblehead.

Niles says she had thought herself lucky to escape damage in another animal encounter shortly before the fishy one. She says a truck hit a small bird, which struck her back passenger door and startled her 5-year-old daughter.

Marvo301 · 08-13-2009, 12:08 AM

I've heard of it raining cats and dogs....but fish? That's a new one!!

catlover79 · 08-13-2009, 02:00 AM

Try telling that to your insurance company.

Zoneboy · 08-13-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I've heard of it raining cats and dogs....but fish? That's a new one!!

Not if it was actually a sea kitten.

catlover79 · 08-13-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Not if it was actually a sea kitten.

I never even thought of that. Nice CATCH, Charles.

Schmoopie · 08-13-2009, 03:58 AM

I thought maybe this story took place in Seattle at Pike Place Market. Those guys are always throwing those fish around, and usually their aim is pretty good but you never know....

Chocoholic · 08-13-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Not if it was actually a sea kitten.

I forgot about that...

MickeyMac · 08-13-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Try telling that to your insurance company.

I got a friend who works for an insurance company. Next time I see him I will have to mention this to him.

Marvo301 · 08-13-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Not if it was actually a sea kitten.

Of course! I forgot about sea kittens!!

catlover79 · 08-13-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I got a friend who works for an insurance company. Next time I see him I will have to mention this to him.

Let me know what he says.

08-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Falling fish damages woman's car It happened to Homer Simpson once _____________________________ Falling fish shatters Ohio driver's windshield MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — A woman in Ohio is telling a fish story about one that got away — from a bird, and damaged her car. Authorities in northwest Ohio say the fish — a Lake Erie freshwater drum, known as a sheepshead — smashed a car windshield Tuesday when an eagle dropped its catch from a height of about 40 feet. Leighann Niles says the impact felt like a brick hitting her Toyota's windshield. The woman from the Cleveland suburb of South Euclid was vacationing along the lake in Marblehead. Niles says she had thought herself lucky to escape damage in another animal encounter shortly before the fishy one. She says a truck hit a small bird, which struck her back passenger door and startled her 5-year-old daughter.

08-13-2009, 12:08 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,465	I've heard of it raining cats and dogs....but fish? That's a new one!!
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08-13-2009, 03:58 AM	#6
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I thought maybe this story took place in Seattle at Pike Place Market. Those guys are always throwing those fish around, and usually their aim is pretty good but you never know....
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