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# Lumberjack

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The most monstrous beard in rugby is sadly going to be cut down in its prime

It is for a good cause, but we are going to miss Geoff Cross’ beard.

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Mar 30th 2015, 1:09 PM

Trapped lumberjack cut off five of his own toes to free himself

Jon Hutt, 61, said the pain was excruciating, adding: “I would cut for a while and then I had to rest.”

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Sep 1st 2011, 11:08 AM