Not everyone blessed with the luck of the Irish over St. Pat’s weekend

A 22-year-old River Falls man took a right hook to the ribs in front of Boomer’s Bar, 106 N. Main St., at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day. The victim claimed he was protecting a young lady who was shoved by another man. He collapsed after the blow to the ribs, got back up but couldn’t stand straight. His attacker fled. The victim had his buddy take him to the hospital.