Vacations should be fun...sand, surf, and sunshine. Have fun and stay out of the hospital. This article reminds us about knowing your environment and staying safe from accidents. This student from Alabama fell four stories from a hotel balcony.
Thankfully, he was not seriously hurt, but he did spend two days of his short vacation in the local hospital. He did admit that he had been drinking at a party with friends and may not remember the entire incident. Don't let this happen to you or your family! Don’t let the kids climb on the railings or the balconies at the hotel, restaurants or other outings.
We put together a series of guides for safe traveling. Check out our Student Travel Safety Guide for details on safe student travel.
Teen suffers only bruises in Panhandle balcony fall
Herald Tribune
March 27, 2003
AP
PANAMA CITY, FL
A spring break visitor who fell four stories from a balcony suffered only
bruises and has been released from a hospital after a two-day stay.
Joshua Berger, 18, of Phenix City, Ala., fell Monday onto a poolside chair
at the Mariner East Condominium. He was released Wednesday from Bay Medical Center in Panama City.