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February 15, 1893
The Dalles Daily Chronicle
Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Rev. W. D. Shea in Macon swallowed an oyster shell, causing throat laceration, hemorrhage, and convulsions, but expelled it and recovered after a narrow escape.
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Swallowed an Oyster Shell.
The Rev. W. D. Shea made a narrow escape in Macon Wednesday night. He went to a restaurant for some oysters and swallowed a piece of shell, which very near cost him his life. The shell lodged in his throat, lacerating the membrane and causing hemorrhage and strangulation. The several present were attracted to the minister, who had gone into convulsions.
A physician was immediately dispatched for, but in the meantime the shell became dislodged and was thrown up during the convulsions. The shell was about the size of a quarter of a dollar, with sharp edges. After being relieved of the difficulty the Rev. Mr. Shea soon revived. His throat was considerably lacerated, and altogether the minister had a narrow escape. Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
The Rev. W. D. Shea made a narrow escape in Macon Wednesday night. He went to a restaurant for some oysters and swallowed a piece of shell, which very near cost him his life. The shell lodged in his throat, lacerating the membrane and causing hemorrhage and strangulation. The several present were attracted to the minister, who had gone into convulsions.
A physician was immediately dispatched for, but in the meantime the shell became dislodged and was thrown up during the convulsions. The shell was about the size of a quarter of a dollar, with sharp edges. After being relieved of the difficulty the Rev. Mr. Shea soon revived. His throat was considerably lacerated, and altogether the minister had a narrow escape. Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Oyster Shell
Choking
Narrow Escape
Minister
Convulsions
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. W. D. Shea
Where did it happen?
Macon
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. W. D. Shea
Location
Macon
Event Date
Wednesday Night
Story Details
Rev. W. D. Shea swallows a sharp oyster shell while eating in a Macon restaurant, leading to throat laceration, hemorrhage, strangulation, and convulsions; the shell dislodges during convulsions, allowing recovery despite injuries.