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US Soldier Critically Injured in Accidental Fall While Climbing Building in Kaiserslautern

Police confirm the 21-year-old was heavily intoxicated and attempting to reach a friend's apartment when he fell from the second floor.

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Overview

  • A 21-year-old US soldier stationed in Kaiserslautern fell from a residential building facade while attempting to climb to a friend's apartment.
  • The incident, which occurred early last Wednesday, was confirmed by police to be an accidental fall with no third-party involvement.
  • The soldier was heavily intoxicated at the time of the climb, which led to impaired judgment and loss of control, resulting in the fall.
  • A passerby discovered the unconscious man on the street around 3 a.m., and he was rushed to Westpfalz-Klinikum with life-threatening injuries.
  • The soldier remains in critical condition, and authorities have stated that his survival is uncertain at this time.