From The Daily Telegraph
It would seem that a fellow in Australia thought it would be a good Idea to put 16 Stainless steel washers on his private part. Well that has now made his private part quite public. First the local fire company tried to help him out. I'm not sure if they were not successful because of their disbelief, their what the hell were you thinking attitude, or the fear that the jaws of life might slip and turn his outtie into an innie.
But in the end, they punted and took him to the hospital, where doctors took 90 minutes to remove the washers.
Berowra Fire Rescue officers were called to alleviate the man from his awkward predicament at 3am.
It was not clear how the situation arose.
The man may well have thought long and hard about placing himself in the difficult situation.
Fire Rescue Officers spent more than an hour unsuccessfully attempting to remove the washers, before the man was taken into an operating theatre about 4.30am.
Surgeons took about 90 minutes to remove the washers using fire brigade equipment.
A hospital spokesman said equipment normally used to remove rings from fingers was ineffective because of the thicker nature of the washers.
The man was in a satisfactory condition.
It is believed the only lasting damage may be to his pride.
I can see it now, warning labels in the hardware aisle at the local home improvement store; "Consult a Doctor for erections lasting more than four hours."
