Chicagoist: Extra, Extra

CL

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:44:24 -0600

Come on guys, fuckin Fall Out Boy?

JoeM500

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:22:58 -0600

from the Dan Ryan to the UP CANAL rail yard is a good 40+ feet. There is one spot that is 100 feet, though! Think about that turn on the bridge where you are even with the 10th floor of the Chinatown apartment building. 40 or 100, that had to hurt like hell.

Thunderbelly

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:25:32 -0600

It says he sailed 100 feet, and landed 40 feet below. The 100 feet is the distance traveled horizontally, the 40 feet is the distance he fell vertically. At least thats how I read it.

Marcus Gilmer

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:19:59 -0600

I think I'm as confused at the media outlets are - it even says 100 feet in that link. Ugh. i've read both 40 and 100 feet, but I think you're probably right.

Thunderbelly

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:45:08 -0600

I think the man fell 40 feet, but was catapulted 100+ feet. I don't think any human can survive a 100 foot drop. But either way this guy was LUCKY. http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/man-survives-100-foot-fall-from-dan-ryan.html