I learned 2 things about Oregon today.

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1. Nutria exist in some of Oregon's rivers and streams. I had thought that nutria were more of a Southern thing. And...

2. There are armed, 60 year old meth heads in Oregon.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/253025,CST-NWS-rodent12.article

EUGENE, Ore. -- A snorkeler who was shot in the head after he was apparently mistaken for a swimming rodent was in good condition after surgery, a hospital said Saturday.
John William Cheesman, 44, of Springfield underwent eight hours of surgery Thursday to remove shrapnel and bone fragments from his face, said his wife, Shelley Cheesman.

''He's doing really well,'' Shelley Cheesman said. ''The bullet hit in front of his right ear, where the bone is the most dense. It just fragmented and didn't go into his brain.''

He was in good condition at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland.

William Roderick, 60, of Reedsport has been charged with assault, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

He was being held in the county jail.