BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Michael Koplove #21 of the United States throws a pitch in the sixth inning against Korea during their preliminary baseball game at the Wukesong Sports Centre Baseball Field during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Posted: Wednesday, 07 July 2010 9:09AM
Fan Survives 30-Foot Fall At Baseball Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - A baseball fan survived a 30-foot fall from the stands during Tuesday's Major League Baseball game between Texas and Cleveland on Tuesday, according to the Rangers website.
The incident occurred when the fan was reaching for a foul ball but lost his balance and flipped over the railing of the second deck and fell onto the lower-level seats.
He was conscious and able to move his extremities before being taken to a nearby hospital.
Four other fans were treated for minor injuries and the game was delayed for 16 minutes.
Story Copyright 2010, Reuters
Photo Copyright 2010, Getty Images
|
E-Mail
Print
