I won £41k lottery jackpot aged 86 – I called my family so frantically they thought something was wrong

A LUCKY pensioner has shared how can finally enjoy his retirement after winning a whopping £41,000 on the lottery jackpot. Lowell Clarke, a retired military pilot was left stunned when he realised he had won the big prize. SuppliedLowell Clarke won the massive prize aged 86[/caption] The pensioner from Barrie, Ontario, found out he had won the second prize in the May 24 lotto draw when he took the ticket he purchased at a convenience store to be validated. Lowell told CTV News: “The machine shut down, and the cashier was surprised.” The pensioner frantically called his family to tell them the good news – but at first, they weren’t sure what to think. He added: “They thought something was wrong. “They were really happy and excited to come to the prize centre with me.” Lowell said he plans to manage his finances and enjoy retirement with his winnings. He said: “I’m so happy. It feels good to win,” he concluded. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian refugee has won a major jackpot after being forced to flee his country due to Putin’s brutal war. The winner, who lives in Brussels, bought the scratchcard for only £4.30, and revealed he has big plans for his winnings. Another lottery winner ships £10,000 of carp a year to his estate’s lake so he can spend all day fishing. Dave Dawes pays specialists to bring hundreds of the fish in so the lake is always packed with whoppers to land. And this woman has become a millionaire overnight after taking a chance and buying a Lucky Dip ticket.