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A University of Wisconsin student was rushed to a local hospital Saturday night after falling from the eighth story of an apartment building.
The 21-year-old sustained non-life threatening injuries from the fall off the balcony of one of the La Ciel apartments at 515 University Ave. The incident occurred at approximately 10:43 p.m., according to Madison Police Department release.
"I believe he suffered a broken leg and a couple other broken bones," said MPD Sgt. John Rife.
Rife said the police department has not yet determined exactly how he fell.
"It doesn't look like it's suspicious as far as foul play or anything," Rife said. "I believe he landed on a secondary roof above the pavement."
Both Madison police and fire rescue responded at the scene Saturday night after receiving a call about an injured person. Upon arrival, the officers found the student lying on the ground.
The release states the student is a Minnesota resident and is currently recovering in the UW Hospital.
Dean of Students Lori Berquam said she was informed of the incident early Sunday morning and will stay in touch with the student and his family.
"We will make contact with the student once the family is involved," Berquam said. "Then depending on his hospital stay, we'll look at ways we can assist the person."
The La Ciel Apartment management did not return calls for comment as of press time.
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Was alcohol a factor? (Probably.) Good reporting!
Madison.com is reporting it was a suicide attempt
Shut the hell up you obviously don’t know this kid and DON’T know what you’re talking about
Madison.com is wrong
can you say lucky as shiiiiiit?
police said it was suicide attempt, madison.com only reported what the police told them
is the kid still in school? i’d think something huge like that would take me out for a semester or two