Naked man, 91, holds drunken intruder at gunpoint

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LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Authorities said a naked 91-year-old man was able to hold a drunken intruder at gunpoint until deputies arrived. Robert E. Thompson jumped out of bed early Saturday when his dog starting growling and attacking the intruder. He said he got his revolver and went out back to let the guy know how he felt about home invaders.

Thompson, a World War II veteran, said he didn't even notice he was standing outside in the dark without any clothes on.

Authorities arrived to find a drunk intruder being held outside by a naked homeowner.

The 26-year-old intruder was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on a burglary charge.

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Information from: The Palm Beach Post, http://www.pbpost.com

Of all the choices he made in life, I'm sure the one that ends with being held at gunpoint by a naked 91 year-old wasn't high on his list of life goals.

Now thats embarrassing, getting caught by a 91 year old naked guy.

Surprising the 91 yr old ww2 vet didn't put a bullet in his head.