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A bridge too far, a slide too low

2008 Reader Submission
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Darwin says, "Thanks for the submission, but... it's essentially just sliding down a bannister, and although foolhardy, not novel enough to promote into the archive."
ORIGINAL SUBMISSION:

Most people use bridges the normal way. Even in Malaysia.

A few particularly enterprising youths used the bridge span to get an adrenaline rush by using it to slide down, instead of using the road to cross the bridge.

And these bridge spans have no security rails, and as one slides down, one can see the body falling down some maybe 20 meters to ground, at least ten meters below the bridge. Looking at the height of the fall, it's unlikely that he will procreate ever, which qualifies him for Darwin.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=235_1223742715

Submitted on 10/12/2008

Submitted by: Rene Laederach
Reference: Liveleak, 11. Oct 2008

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
What an absolute imbecile. I guess he got the adrenalin rush he was looking for, right up to the point where he hit the rocky floor of the valley beneath the bridge. Thanks, Rene!


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Sliding down a BRIDGE SPAN!?! What, was he asleep during science class, the sections on motion and gravity? Sheesh! Thanks, Rene!


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