Japanese Probe Guardrail Fragment Mystery

[j.m@talk]

TOKYO - Thousands of sharp-edged pieces of metal have been found protruding from roadside guardrails around Japan and authorities are investigating the bizarre phenomenon, officials and media said on Saturday.

About 24,000 knife-shaped pieces of metal have been found stuck in guardrails in all of Japan's 47 states in the past week, Kyodo News agency and major newspapers reported, quoting police and local officials.

The ominous-looking metal fragments have been repeatedly shown on television and photographs of them have been published in newspapers, as the nation puzzles over the mystery.

"It's eerie," the Asahi newspaper said Saturday. "Why are such objects, so many of them, all over the country? If they had been intentionally installed, it's a serious crime."

The Land and Transport Ministry's Web site said it will launch a nationwide investigation. The ministry also asked witnesses for information.

Police are investigating the case on suspicion of assault and traffic law violations — while also suspecting vehicle collisions as a possible cause — the Mainichi newspaper said.

[zybch]

Originally posted by j.m@talk
The ominous-looking metal fragments have been repeatedly shown on television and photographs of them have been published in newspapers, as the nation puzzles over the mystery.

Well post us a picture of them you dopey git!

[herosrest]

Seconded. The request that is.

[ukulele]

It ain't nuthin' to get jazzed about.

[zybch]

You're right. I was expecting large sharp pointy bits that'd strip the flesh off a cow within seconds.
Bit of a letdown really.

[leprechaun_40]

Looks to me like someone got a bit close to the guardrail and tore a chunk outa the side of the car is all, what's the big mystery here??

[ukulele]

Originally posted by leprechaun_40
Looks to me like someone got a bit close to the guardrail and tore a chunk outa the side of the car is all, what's the big mystery here??

What else is left for a land with three cells phones per person to talk about?

[tantone]

Originally posted by ukulele
What else is left for a land with three cells phones per person to talk about?

anime porn

[Baddog]

[j.m@talk]

I recon we should send Baddog & Spot over to wazz on em ........ That should have em rotting a treat