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In the episode Pucket's New Year, Ira Pucket finds himself in a dire situation after being abandoned on the prairie by his skinner, Jed Larner. Left to fend for himself in brutal winter conditions, Pucket suffers severe frostbite, resulting in the loss of his foot. This traumatic experience leaves him feeling diminished and desperate to prove his worth as a man. His pride is wounded, and he believes that robbing a bank could restore his sense of masculinity and control over his life.
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