''Fortunately, the vice president has got a lot of medical people around him."

Less fortunately, HE SHOT SOMEONE.

Although victim Harry Whittington, 78, "got peppered pretty good," (aka was shot in the face, neck and chest), he's going to be fine. Which is no doubt a relief for the vice president; after all, it could have cost him $6,000.

Cheney Accidentally Shoots Fellow Hunter [AP]