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Woman Dies Trying To Do Handstand

2007 Reader Submission
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A 20-year-old woman died while trying to do a handstand on an apartment balcony in Orlando Thursday night.

The incident took place near the University of Central Florida campus.

Authorities said Jessica Hawkins of Alabama was trying to do a handstand on the balcony when she fell 15 feet to the ground, hitting headfirst. She later died of her injuries.

Hawkins was visiting her boyfriend before starting classes at the University of Alabama later this summer.

Deputies said Hawkins had been drinking before the accident

Submitted on 07/14/2007

Submitted by: Mark Williams
Reference: http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/7/14/woman_dies_trying_to_do_handstand.html - July 14

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Here's a little more information on this story. So it appears she had been drinking, which could account for her behavior. Thanks, Mark.


James said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence
I'm still not convinced of the excellence here. Had it been 50 feet I might be inclined to consider, but a mere 15 feet sounds like a stumble-and-fall rather than a true display of stupidity. Perhaps there's more to this story, and should more details come out enhancing it, I may reconsider...thanks just the same for submitting, Mark, we DO appreciate it!


Chip said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence
I will agree with James on this one. Just sounds like a common drunken accident to m. But thanks for sending this in, James


Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Lacks Excellence


Graham said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Despite these actions being induced by alcohol, this is nevertheless a great story! It gets my vote. Regardless of other opinions, 15 feet is still a LONG way to fall . . .


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