Surgeons Cut 16 Washers From Man's Penis

from The Sunday Telegraph (Australia)

A man was operated on in an Australian hospital to remove 16 stainless steel washers from his penis. Fire and 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. Rescue officers spent more than an hour unsuccessfully attempting to remove the washers, before the man was taken into surgery.

Surgeons took about 90 minutes to remove the washers using fire brigade equipment as 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.