[meteorite-list] Florida Boy Allegedly Hit By Meteorite

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 21:48:45 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <201311280548.rAS5mjCj025993_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

http://www.10news.com/entertainment/around-the-web/florida-boy-hit-in-head-with-falling-space-rock-scientists-testing-fragment-to-confirm-if-meteorite11272013

Florida boy hit in head with falling space rock; scientists testing fragment
to confirm if meteorite
ABC News
November 27, 2013

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. - A 7-year old boy in Florida had to have three staples
in his head after authorities say he was hit with meteorite fragments
while playing in his driveway.

Steven Lippard, of Loxahatchee, was hit with what looked like small pebbles.

The fragments were taken to Florida Atlantic University where researchers
determined they met all the criteria that make up meteorites.

Scientists are now doing further chemical testing to confirm that they
are meteorites.

Despite having three staples put in his head to close his wound, Lippard
is expected to be OK and not have any permanent injuries from the space
rocks.
Received on Thu 28 Nov 2013 12:48:45 AM PST