The village of Rothbury is in a state of shock after a local woman exploded early on Sunday morning. Mrs. Violet Thrung was walking near Simonside with her sister Muriel. “I was taking her picture, she was sitting on a rock, then she went bang!” said Muriel. Police, Ambulance and Fire crews attended the scene along with an Army bomb disposal team. “ It’s a complete mystery ” said Major Ronald de Bilious Mallard, “There is no trace of any explosive materials or devices at all”. The Police have stated that they are not looking for anyone in connection with the incident at this time.” The investigation is still at an early stage” said Inspector Earnest Churney. Local separatists, The Snitter Marxist Independence Front, have denied involvement.” It’s nowt te dey wi us ” a spokesman for S.M.I.F claimed. Mrs. Thrung, 67, was the widow of the late Arnold ” Chuffy ” Thrung, the world famous sheep whisperer.