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Man falls off cliff

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In Cerra do Cipó, Brazil, a 57-year-old man decided that the dangers of falling off the cliff in Bride Veil's waterfall should not go unwarned. He voluntarily made a warning sign and decided to put it up on the cliff's edge for all to see. His body was rescued by firefighters hours later and 200 feet below.

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http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fg1.globo.com%2Fminas-gerais%2Fnoticia%2F2011%2F03%2Fhomem-tenta-alertar-sobre-perigo-em-penhasco-e-morre-ao-cair-de-100m.html

Submitted on 03/27/2011

Submitted by: Luciano
Reference: Globo March 27, 2011

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Short and to the point, and it sounds like of all people this person should have known better. Thanks, Luciano!

Shadow said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I agree with Bruce, simple to the point and well he fell for the cause lol :)

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