2006-10-15 12:31:43 · 6 answers · asked by asprinfree_braindamage_please 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you put it mathematically, the answer is the probability is much greater that they will die. The things to factor are age, properties of the area they will land on, and any physical impediment that will break their fall.
Now, calculate the probability based on those three things, they are young and can bounce back from injury, the area they are landing on is water more than 10 feet deep, and there were awnings or tree branches that broke the speed of descent.
The answer is
Not likely.
2006-10-15 12:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a paramedic for 10 yrs and have seen people fall from some amazing heights and live but the injuries are still very devastating.
2006-10-15 19:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY CAN. I FELL OUT OF A CRANE, AROUND 32-35 FEET AND LANDED ON A CONCRETE FLOOR. I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT DIE. I HAD SHATTERED HIP& HIP BALL , A COMPOUND FEMUR FRACTURE, BROKEN RIBS, INTERNAL INJURIES ETC. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE HOW YOU LAND. IF YOU LAND ON YOUR HEAD , YOU ARE A GONER, IF YOU FALL FEET DOWN , YOU ARE A CRIPPLED FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, IF YOU FALL ON YOUR SIDE, YOU WILL GET MESSED UP AND BE AN INVALID . ANY WAY SORRY FOR TELLING MY STORY.
MANY PEOPLE WILL SURVIVE THE FALL, BUT MANY WILL NOT.
2006-10-15 20:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by crane1951@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been known to happen, it all depends on how the person lands on the ground and how soft the ground is. But they'd have very serious injuries though.
2006-10-15 19:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of it happening, but it was an exception to the rule.....I suppose it depend on what you fell on, where you fell, and how you landed......my advice...don't do it precious
2006-10-15 19:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by I know a thing or two 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - ecspecially if they are tied to something or a parachute or a wind sailer thing -
2006-10-15 19:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋