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January 28, 1882
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Sheep herder William Wilson froze to death near Pizen Switch after becoming lost and deranged. He killed sheep for blood to survive, was found in a cramped position, and the coroner's verdict was death by exposure. He had 500 sheep and was formerly a miner in Virginia.
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The Frozen Sheep Herder.
William Wilson was the name of the sheep herder who was reported frozen to death near Pizen Switch. When he was missed and search made, his tracks were followed two days. During the search, at two places sheep were found which he had killed for the purpose of sucking the blood. When found, he was frozen stiff, but it is probable that the cold was not the cause of his death, except as a consequence of his exposing himself, as he had his coat in a bundle under his arm. It is surmised that he became deranged and possibly died in a fit, as his body was in a cramped position similar to the effect produced by spasms, and his hands had been clutching at the ground. He had 500 sheep in his band and they were not found for some days afterward. Wilson was formerly a miner in Virginia, and at one time worked around Dayton. The verdict of the Coroner's inquest was that he died from exposure.
William Wilson was the name of the sheep herder who was reported frozen to death near Pizen Switch. When he was missed and search made, his tracks were followed two days. During the search, at two places sheep were found which he had killed for the purpose of sucking the blood. When found, he was frozen stiff, but it is probable that the cold was not the cause of his death, except as a consequence of his exposing himself, as he had his coat in a bundle under his arm. It is surmised that he became deranged and possibly died in a fit, as his body was in a cramped position similar to the effect produced by spasms, and his hands had been clutching at the ground. He had 500 sheep in his band and they were not found for some days afterward. Wilson was formerly a miner in Virginia, and at one time worked around Dayton. The verdict of the Coroner's inquest was that he died from exposure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Madness
What keywords are associated?
Sheep Herder
Frozen Death
Exposure
Derangement
Blood Sucking
Coroner Inquest
What entities or persons were involved?
William Wilson
Where did it happen?
Near Pizen Switch
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Key Persons
William Wilson
Location
Near Pizen Switch
Story Details
William Wilson, a sheep herder formerly a miner in Virginia, went missing near Pizen Switch. Searchers followed his tracks for two days, finding sheep he killed to suck blood for survival. Found frozen stiff with coat bundled under arm, in cramped position suggesting derangement and fit. Had 500 sheep, found later. Coroner ruled death by exposure.