Life in a Western series is not all poker games and drinks at the saloon. More often than not, characters find themselves in life-or-death situations. These harrowing scenes are what make shows like Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and many more so exciting to watch.
Here are ten Western heroes trapped, coerced or otherwise ensnared in dangerous scenes. Can you guess who is stuck in each sticky situation?
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Which U.S. Marshal was buried up to his neck in one episode?
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Who tried to defy gravity with a homemade pair of wings?
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Who was forced to be the bull in a crazed bullfighter's game?
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Who saved a woman from her wagon sinking into the river?
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Who was thrown to the ground in this bad wagon accident?
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Who got caught in this dust storm?
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Who was stuck with a less-than-desirable steed?
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Whose stagecoach was hijacked by frequent Western outlaw actor John Larch?
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Who came face to face with a forest fire?
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Who was threatened with hanging by a mad widow and her sons?