Fan Falls 30 Feet From Upper Deck of Rangers Ballpark

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There was a very scary moment during Tuesday night's Indians-Rangers game in Arlington, as a fan fell from the club level on the second deck of the stadium to the seats below during the bottom of the fifth inning. He had been reaching for a foul ball off the bat of Nelson Cruz when it caromed off the facade of the stadium. The fan then, with his back to the field, reached up and over his head, losing balance in the process and tumbling over the railing.
The game was delayed for 16 minutes as paramedics attended to the fan and removed him on a stretcher. The fan landed on his back, but was conscious and responsive when paramedics arrived to treat him.

The fan was taken to nearby John Peter Smith Hospital and has been able to move all of his extremities.Linky
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THe guy fell 30 feet and landed on his back. Fortunately four other fans on the lower deck broke his fall.

Note to self: Next time at ballpark check upper deck for stupid looking obese fans sitting above me on the upper deck.

 
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Was actually watching the game on TV. FSSouthwest didn't show the actual fall but as soon as he fell you knew because the pitcher, batter and umpire immediately either raised their hands to their heads or turned their backs. He substained a fractured skull and fractured ankle. Really could have been a lot worse. Hopefully he recovers fully and quickly.

 
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