Saturday, January 31, 2009

Chaplain to ward off hospital ghost


From the London Guardian and another candidate for the "You Can't Make This Stuff Up' Department.

A hospital has called in a priest to talk to spooked staff who have allegedly spotted a ghost, it was revealed today.

Derby city general hospital managers spoke of a ghostly goings on in an email to employees after clerical staff claimed they saw a cloaked figure dressed in black.

But the hospital today denied reports in the Sun that the sightings at the new hospital had prompted NHS bosses to summon an exorcist.

Senior manager Debbie Butler sent an email to staff, informing them of a plan to bring in a priest to rid the hospital of paranormal activity.

She wrote: "I'm not sure how many of you are aware that some members of staff have reported seeing a ghost.

"I'm taking it seriously as it is affecting some members of staff and the last thing I want is staff feeling uneasy at work.

"I don't want to scare anyone any more than necessary, but felt it was best I made you all aware of the situation and what we are doing about it.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jan/30/hospital-ghost-derby

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