The “military incident” took place at Rockhampton Airport during a US-led military exercise. Apparently the man decided to light up while on the toilet when things went all explode-y around him. And whether or not it was just an accident or, say, a case of booby (poopy?) trapping isn’t clear, despite an ongoing investigation. What is certain is that the MythBusters should be on the case. According to Fox:
There has been speculation that methane build-up in a portable toilet could cause it to explode — however that theory was not proved when tested by TV science show “Mythbusters.”
My faith in military science is reaffirmed. OK then. In that case, I want Horatio Caine brought in. This is good TV. [My Fox DC via Rosa, Image Credit: Johnny Habell/Shutterstock]
Brendon
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 7:11 AMFunny how our local news made it here,
Blacky
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 8:08 AMThe guy had been working with an open jerrycan of fuel before he went into the toilet. Not really a huge mystery unfortunately…
Timmeh
Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 5:10 PMIs THAT what conspiracy smells like…
Chris W
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 4:03 PMUnfortunately Sergeant Dunn has succumbed to his injuries.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-20/raaf-soldier-dies-from-explosion-injuries/2908002