An 18-year-old individual sustained life-threatening injuries after plunging 20 stories while attempting to climb an out-of-service elevator shaft.
The incident occurred on Monday, August 3, when the teenager, part of a group trespassing at the decommissioned Checkerboard Grain Elevator in Minneapolis around 8:30 p.m., fell from a considerable height onto a platform below, as reported by the Minneapolis Police Department via PEOPLE.
Upon witnessing the fall, the teenager’s companions promptly contacted the authorities, fearing the worst. Police responded to the call, as highlighted in a press conference shared by Fox 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on Tuesday. Emergency services personnel used a ladder truck to administer urgent medical aid to the injured teen at the scene.
The injured boy, whose identity remains undisclosed, was rushed to Hennepin Healthcare with critical injuries. No further updates on his condition have been provided thus far.
Minneapolis Police Sgt. Garrett Parten described the situation, stating that the teenager was hanging from a beam before plummeting, and he marveled at the survival outcome given the circumstances.
Parten expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing the dangerous consequences of engaging in illegal activities for thrill-seeking purposes. Concerns have been raised by local residents regarding frequent trespassing incidents at the abandoned structure.
A nearby resident, Vox Payne, shed light on the risky behavior observed, including the “dead arm hang” method, where individuals dangle from a building using only one arm.
Following the tragic event, Checkerboard LLC, the property owner, extended sympathies to the injured young man and his family. The company assured full cooperation with the ongoing investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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