Man cuts off and microwaves own hand

IDAHO - An Idaho man who thought he bore the 'mark of the beast' cut off his own hand with a circular saw, AP reports.

The man, in his 20s, then cooked the severed hand in a microwave oven before calling police.

He is now in protective custody in the mental health unit of Kootenai Medical Centre, the news agency reported.

Staff would not comment on whether the hand was reattached.

- NZ HERALD STAFF