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Woman dies after fall from hot

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Cape Coral woman attempting to do a gymnastic stunt on the railing of a second-floor hotel balcony died after she slipped and fell to the ground early Sunday morning.

Lee County sheriff's deputies do not expect foul play in the death of Molly Jerman, 23, of 1040 SW 20th Ave., who investigators said got a room at the Best Western in North Fort Myers with her friend Saturday night.

Todd Evans, 33, of 2043 Valley Drive, North Fort Myers, said after he and Jerman went into the room, she headed for the lanai, where she yelled out, "Watch to see what I can still do," according to police reports.

That's when Jerman attempted a hand stand on the balcony railing, Evans said. She then slipped off the railing and fell onto the patio below. Jerman was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Submitted on 01/18/2005

Submitted by: Joseph Sexton
Reference: Ft. Myers, FL, News-Press 1/18

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Jack said:
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Normally, people falling from balconies are too common, but the famous last words, "Watch to see what I can still do," make this a keeper.

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I agree with Jack, the last words make it.

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The cry of the true Darwin contender... that, and "Hold my beer. Watch this."

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