Weird News of the Day

BURNABY, British Columbia - How do you define tough guy? This true story from Burnaby may provide an answer. On Tuesday, an 80-year-old World War II vet and former tradesman was doing some welding outside his home when he caused an oil tank to explode. He suffered first and second degree burns to 40 per cent of his body, but didn't think his injuries were serious enough to call 911. Instead, he went inside, took off his burned clothes and cut off his singed hair. He then jumped in a cool bath and later put vitamin E cream on his burns. Only then did he call an ambulance, although he didn't use the emergency line because he didn't believe the situation warranted it. RCMP Constable Phil Reid says the “tough as nails” character - who's name wasn't released - then went outside and waited for the ambulance. He's now in a hospital recovering.