Pool Diver
2003 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance
Holidaymakers watched in horror as a teenager smashed against a poolside after attempting to jump 45ft into the water from his 5th floor hotel room in Magaluf, Majorca.
After drinking, during the day, Paul climbed onto the balcony, aiming to put on a daredevil show of bravery and diving skills, in full view of about 40 guests and tour reps, before leaping from the balcony, when he hit the pooside and subsequently bounced into the water.
Paul Leighton, from Torry - Aberdeen, was yesterday on a life support machine with a fractured spine, two broken wrists, broken ribs and a punctured lung.
COMMENT FROM SUBMITTER: I think this deserves at least an honourary mention, but let's hope there's a power cut to his machine so that he can be put forward for a full award! Submitted on 07/19/2002
Submitted by:
John Skyner
Reference:
UK. Daily Express. 19 July 02
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