Who Knew Kite-Flying Could Be Deadly?

You won’t see this on the Oregon coast

At least 11 people died and more than 100 people were injured at an annual spring festival in eastern Pakistan celebrated with the flying of thousands of colourful kites, officials said today.

The deaths and injuries were caused by stray bullets, sharpened kite-strings, electrocution and people falling off rooftops yesterday at the conclusion of the two-day Basant festival, said Ruqia Bano, spokeswoman for emergency service in the city of Lahore.

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Comments

Cheryl Howard says:

They use wire instead of string.
Kite Runner is a recent book (and a very, very good read) that describes this event.

wendy says:

I was going to say Kite Runner too. It’s scary to think that something you think of for kids can turn into something so dangerous.

Burton says:

This happens every year. Seriously. Same article, same event, slightly different number (but I bet they’re pretty close.)

KeenEye says:

Yes. Kite Runner is a very good read, just not while on vacation. I read this while in the Caribbean, and sobbed while reading it. Almost every photo of me at the beach is with red, puffy eyes.