The Cliff Diver
Goleta Valley, CA
A college student apprehended for obstructing law enforcement and public intoxication may also be held responsible for the financial expenditures incurred during his “unilateral decision to leap off a cliff†while trying to escape arrest in Isla Vista.
A fire engine with four personnel, a university paramedic, a university EMT and four deputies were called to assist in the arrest of the 20-year-old who intentionally hurled himself over a railing onto the beach below Del Playa Drive. The arresting deputy has requested the District Attorney reviewing the case hold the accused responsible for the financial burden he caused during his failed escape.
The subject’s 20-foot fall was slowed by the fact that his flip-flop became entangled in ice plant during his decent. Following contact with a rock outcropping, where he landed, the man lay unconscious for 15 seconds until he stirred awake. Despite suffering an arm fracture and a bruised lung, the young man got up and took off until captured on a stairwell leading up from the beach.
The subject was transported to Cottage Hospital for medical treatment before his arrest.
Found in the Goleta Valley Voice
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:01 am
what did you learn in school today, son? i learned how, when i drink, i become even stupider than i was before….
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:42 am
He more than likely was thinking…..
If it weren’t for that darn flip flop and ice plant…
Maybe had he took that into account before the leap he wouldn’t be bruised and broken—DUH!
July 23rd, 2007 at 12:42 pm
well dude, next time, kick off your flip flops.
July 23rd, 2007 at 10:55 pm
What were they arresting him for, I want to know…..