Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan Oil Pipeline | Yore Town Podcast Ep. 43
In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan oil pipeline. Daniel, a lifelong rabble-rouser, got drunk and shot a hole in the trans-Alaska pipeline, causing a massive oil spill. The hosts provide background information on the pipeline and the incident, including the damage caused and the cleanup costs. They also delve into Daniel's criminal history and the legal consequences he faced. The episode concludes with Daniel's unsuccessful appeal and a quote from the movie 'Animal House.'Takeaways The trans-Alaska pipeline is an 800-mile stretch of 48-inch circumference pipe that has been in constant service since 1977. Daniel Lewis shot a hole in the pipeline while riding his four-wheeler, causing a geyser of crude oil to shoot out into the surrounding forest. Daniel had a history of criminal activity and was found guilty of multiple charges, including oil pollution, criminal mischief, and driving while intoxicated. The cleanup costs for the oil spill amounted to $13 million, and Daniel was sentenced to a total of 26 years in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Show Notes
In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan oil pipeline. Daniel, a lifelong rabble-rouser, got drunk and shot a hole in the trans-Alaska pipeline, causing a massive oil spill. The hosts provide background information on the pipeline and the incident, including the damage caused and the cleanup costs. They also delve into Daniel's criminal history and the legal consequences he faced. The episode concludes with Daniel's unsuccessful appeal and a quote from the movie 'Animal House.'
Takeaways
- The trans-Alaska pipeline is an 800-mile stretch of 48-inch circumference pipe that has been in constant service since 1977.
- Daniel Lewis shot a hole in the pipeline while riding his four-wheeler, causing a geyser of crude oil to shoot out into the surrounding forest.
- Daniel had a history of criminal activity and was found guilty of multiple charges, including oil pollution, criminal mischief, and driving while intoxicated.
- The cleanup costs for the oil spill amounted to $13 million, and Daniel was sentenced to a total of 26 years in prison.
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