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December 31, 1952
The Frontiersman
Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
What is this article about?
Lee Overton, 26, of Seward, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen with a .22 pistol on Christmas Day while changing barrels. He received initial treatment at Valley Hospital and was airlifted by the Air Force to Elmendorf Hospital, where his condition is good.
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FORMER PALMERITE WOUNDS SELF IN GUN ACCIDENT
Lee Overton, 26, of Seward seriously wounded himself Christmas day while changing barrels on a .22 pistol. Believing the gun not loaded, Overton was removing the barrel when the gun discharged, sending the bullet through his abdomen and out his back.
Rushed to Valley Hospital by friends, first aid and plasma were administered by Drs. C. C. Bailey and Mack Woodward. Overton was then removed to the 5005th Air Force Hospital at Elmendorf by the 10th Air Rescue who flew in a B-17 for his evacuation. His condition today was reported as good.
Overton is a former Palmer resident and has been working at the Central Garage in Seward. He and a friend were spending the Christmas holiday with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis when the accident occurred.
Lee Overton, 26, of Seward seriously wounded himself Christmas day while changing barrels on a .22 pistol. Believing the gun not loaded, Overton was removing the barrel when the gun discharged, sending the bullet through his abdomen and out his back.
Rushed to Valley Hospital by friends, first aid and plasma were administered by Drs. C. C. Bailey and Mack Woodward. Overton was then removed to the 5005th Air Force Hospital at Elmendorf by the 10th Air Rescue who flew in a B-17 for his evacuation. His condition today was reported as good.
Overton is a former Palmer resident and has been working at the Central Garage in Seward. He and a friend were spending the Christmas holiday with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curtis when the accident occurred.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Gun Accident
Self Wound
Christmas Mishap
Air Rescue
Seward Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Lee Overton
C. C. Bailey
Mack Woodward
Joe Curtis
Where did it happen?
Seward, Valley Hospital, Elmendorf
Story Details
Key Persons
Lee Overton
C. C. Bailey
Mack Woodward
Joe Curtis
Location
Seward, Valley Hospital, Elmendorf
Event Date
Christmas Day
Story Details
Lee Overton seriously wounded himself while changing barrels on a .22 pistol, believing it unloaded; bullet passed through abdomen and out back. Rushed to Valley Hospital for first aid and plasma, then evacuated by Air Force B-17 to 5005th Hospital at Elmendorf; condition reported good.