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05-12-2003, 06:41 PM

I guess it's kinda weird because I've been there...as, I'm sure, many of you have.

The pendulum had better survive this ordeal...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Girl sliding down museum railing falls, dies
Associated Press
May. 12, 2003 10:20 AM

CHICAGO - A 17-year-old girl was killed after she tried to slide down the railing of a staircase inside a museum, lost her balance and fell, police and museum officials said.

The accident happened Saturday in a public stairwell known as the "Blue Stairway" inside the Museum of Science and Industry.

"She was sliding down the bannister and lost her balance, according to eyewitness accounts," Chicago police spokesman Matthew Jackson said. "We are treating this as a death investigation."

The girl, identified as Katie Brooks, a student at Cor Jesu Academy in the St. Louis suburb of Affton, Mo., was part of a youth group of about 80 people, said museum spokesman Jim Macksood.

The Foucault's Pendulum exhibit located in the stairwell was damaged, and the surrounding area was closed, museum officials said. The rest of the museum remained open. Macksood said there was "no lingering danger" to other visitors.

"Museum officials called in crisis counselors to work with the other members of the youth group," he said.

David Mosena, president and CEO of the museum, released a statement saying: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the young woman."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Combat Chuck · 05-12-2003, 06:58 PM

I can't believe that. But what do you expect from someone attending an academy called Cor Jesu.

Trout Sniffer · 05-13-2003, 08:54 PM

Ok, this girls is obviously a moron. Why in the hell would you try something like that? She's 17 years old and is trying to slide down the rail.

This also brings back memories to the Calculus trip that we had. It was great fun, especially when I told some girl I would rather jump off the balcony 40 feet up than give her my phone number. It's too bad it wasn't that girl that fell off this railing. Good times, good times.

05-12-2003, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Orgazmo Guest Posts: n/a	I guess it's kinda weird because I've been there...as, I'm sure, many of you have. The pendulum had better survive this ordeal... Source <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Girl sliding down museum railing falls, dies Associated Press May. 12, 2003 10:20 AM CHICAGO - A 17-year-old girl was killed after she tried to slide down the railing of a staircase inside a museum, lost her balance and fell, police and museum officials said. The accident happened Saturday in a public stairwell known as the "Blue Stairway" inside the Museum of Science and Industry. "She was sliding down the bannister and lost her balance, according to eyewitness accounts," Chicago police spokesman Matthew Jackson said. "We are treating this as a death investigation." The girl, identified as Katie Brooks, a student at Cor Jesu Academy in the St. Louis suburb of Affton, Mo., was part of a youth group of about 80 people, said museum spokesman Jim Macksood. The Foucault's Pendulum exhibit located in the stairwell was damaged, and the surrounding area was closed, museum officials said. The rest of the museum remained open. Macksood said there was "no lingering danger" to other visitors. "Museum officials called in crisis counselors to work with the other members of the youth group," he said. David Mosena, president and CEO of the museum, released a statement saying: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the young woman."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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05-12-2003, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Combat Chuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,063 Internets: 10	I can't believe that. But what do you expect from someone attending an academy called Cor Jesu.

05-13-2003, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trout Sniffer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Straight Outta Compton Posts: 1,003 Internets: 123	Ok, this girls is obviously a moron. Why in the hell would you try something like that? She's 17 years old and is trying to slide down the rail. This also brings back memories to the Calculus trip that we had. It was great fun, especially when I told some girl I would rather jump off the balcony 40 feet up than give her my phone number. It's too bad it wasn't that girl that fell off this railing. Good times, good times.