Rainier Beach Man Critically Injured in Third-Story Lake Jump

August 3, 2009

in 911,News

7-11-021KOMO:

A man was critically injured after he struck his head on a balcony while jumping from three stories high into Lake Washington.

It happened in the 9600 block of Rainier Ave. South Sunday evening, police said.

The man, who is in his 20s, climbed out and jumped from a third-floor balcony, aiming for a lake below. However, on his way down, he struck his head on the second floor balcony and then hit the water. Read more.

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{ 4 comments }

1 Denise 08.03.09 at 8:26 am

I wonder if he had tried this before? Too bad…

2 Henry 08.03.09 at 8:28 am

Nothing is more pitiful than a failed attempt at a Darwin award…

3 MarkB 08.03.09 at 9:20 am

It was probably an easy jump if it were not for the alcohol.

4 bigyaz 08.03.09 at 2:40 pm

Henry: A failed attempt at humor comes close.

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