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  • Student Killed in Catapult Stunt [Darwin Finalist- Flung 100 feet in the air from 50ft above ground]

    11/25/2002 10:29:15 AM PST · by ewing · 107 replies · 590+ views
    BBC ^ | Monday, November 25, 2002 | Wire Report
    A student died after being flung 100 feet into the air by a huge catapult.The 19 year old was taking part in a stunt at the Middlemoor Water Park in Woolavington near Bridegwater, Somerset, on Sunday.He sustained serious injuries at the scene and was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol where he died at 1930 GMT Saturday.The 50 foot tall catapult is designed to fling a person on to a safety net which is secured above the ground.