Woman drinks so much water she dies Options

[*mona lisa*]

A woman who competed in a radio station's contest to see how much water she could drink without going to the bathroom died of water intoxication, the coroner's office said Saturday.Jennifer Strange, 28, was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest in which KDND 107.9 promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner.

"She said to one of our supervisors that she was on her way home and her head was hurting her real bad," said Laura Rios, one of Strange's co-workers at Radiological Associates of Sacramento. "She was crying, and that was the last that anyone had heard from her."

It was not immediately known how much water Strange consumed.

A preliminary investigation found evidence "consistent with a water intoxication death," said assistant Coroner Ed Smith.

John Geary, vice president and marketing manager for Entercom Sacramento, the station's owner, said station personnel were stunned when they heard of Strange's death.

"We are awaiting information that will help explain how this tragic event occurred," he said.

Initially, contestants were handed 8-ounce bottles of water to drink every 15 minutes.

"They were small little half-pint bottles, so we thought it was going to be easy," said fellow contestant James Ybarra of Woodland. "They told us if you don't feel like you can do this, don't put your health at risk."

Ybarra said he quit after drinking five bottles. "My bladder couldn't handle it anymore," he added.

After he quit, he said, the remaining contestants, including Strange, were given even bigger bottles to drink.

"I was talking to her and she was a nice lady," Ybarra said. "She was telling me about her family and her three kids and how she was doing it for her kids."

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/13/water.intox.ap/index.html

Pretty sad (pathetic even) way to lose your life...and all for a Wii. *sigh*

[rochelley-o]

This has been on the news sooooo much for the past few days. I live in Sacramento, where 107.9 plays. So, it's been such a huge deal here. I think it's pretty sad. She died trying to win a Wii - it's a little pathetic. Her family is trying to charge the hosts of the show that the contest was being held in with criminal charges. I don't know how they would hold up because it was her choice to continue. ANYWAY. The radio station already fired, like, ten people because of this.

[Simba]

I've been hearing a lot about this. It was ludicrous. Person died, kids lost their mom, and several people lost their jobs over a Wii.

Ridiculous. Could have at least thought about it.

[voguelove]

wtf. i didnt even know that could happen,.

[ANG33ZY]

she drank like 2 gallons at once. crazy.

[synthase]

I saw this on the news
its pretty..stupid

[iDecay]

I never knew that too much water could kill you... But I guess I do now? Oh, the things someone would do for a Wii..

[Jinny]

doesnt the water like, make your blood thinner or something like that?
i heard about it at school.. she should sue the radio people. my teacher told me that the radio people signed something where it says that they have nothing to do with her health or something like that. THATS BULL =X she should sue them.

i mean, i'd rather spend my money and BUY THE Wii than risking my life for 3 kids..

[*mona lisa*]

doesnt the water like, make your blood thinner or something like that?
i heard about it at school.. she should sue the radio people. my teacher told me that the radio people signed something where it says that they have nothing to do with her health or something like that. THATS BULL =X she should sue them.

i mean, i'd rather spend my money and BUY THE Wii than risking my life for 3 kids..

Taking in too much water, especially in such a short time, throws your body off balance. There's a certain level of water that needs to be maintained. Not to mention, acidity levels change as well, among other things.

The contestants were warned before they actually participated and it was their prerogative to consider the effects on their health. Not that the radio station or show is without fault; they should've done their research beforehand.

[mai_z]

She likely signed a waiver when she joined the contest.... i doubt any lawsuit would go through.

[me1issaaaa]

That is insaaaaane... how depressing. I hope her family will be alright

[multifaceted]

my dad told me that.

no wonder why her last name is strange.

[tokyo-rose]

I heard about that when it was first on the news.
The electrolytes in your body become imbalanced, as do the proportions of your bodily fluids. It's good to stay hydrated but not hyperhydrated.

May she rest in peace.

[datass]

I heard about it, it was pathetic.

[*Kathleen*]

Wow. I read that in the paper last week. What is this world coming to?

[StubbornFemme]

It's pretty sad and pathetic. It's a Nintendo Wii for god sakes, but then crazy people do crazy things for game systems. I bet her family feels bad now, esp. the radio station DJs.

[-sincerely]

yeah, once my family found out, they're telling me not to drink a lot of water anymore.
because i have like, 4 bottles a day.
that's completely outrageous, though.

[chibichi15]

thats so unfortunate! wow, i drink a lot of water everyday too...my friends call me sa fish...omgosh im really freaked now. but i really feel bad.

[HakunaMatata]

yeah, once my family found out, they're telling me not to drink a lot of water anymore.
because i have like, 4 bottles a day.
that's completely outrageous, though.

I have five or six each day and I feel better because of it, so you'll be fine.

I pray for the best for her and her family.

[*Girthy*]

she didn't even win.

[*My Cinderella.*]

Wow, that is just...strange and upsetting. Risking your life to win a Wii. Poor kids Drinking water nonstop without using the bathroom, there should've been a limit to it.

[*Kathleen*]

she didn't even win.

Yeah, I think that's what sucks the most.

[michellerrific]

That's sort of a ridiculous idea, i mean they're putting people's lives in danger just for video game systems?! That really sucks.

[ldyxluvable]

wow that is weird and pathetic..

[Stefanny]

I think this contest was a complete and utter mistake; I live in Sacramento and I used to always listen to 107.9, Morning Rave, and they do some pretty dumb stuff there. Seriously though, don't they need like official approval from the station to do something like this? She didn't even win the contest. It's not worth it; why not just go out and buy a Wii?

[priyas]

I saw this on the news
its pretty..stupid

i know. seriously.

[*annonymous.*]

What the hell? She died from drinking water.... all for a Wii too... Lmao. I feel sorry for her. It's pretty damn pathetic too. The most dumbest way to die.

[HakunaMatata]

It sort of offends me how someone can call a death pathetic. Sure, it wasn't the most heroic way, but she did this for her family.

[*salcha4u*]

What the hell? She died from drinking water.... all for a Wii too... Lmao. I feel sorry for her. It's pretty damn pathetic too. The most dumbest way to die.

Nope, I have this book about stupid things people do and this guy grew his beard out to have the world record for longest beard. Too bad he tripped on it and died. Now that's sad.

[*annonymous.*]

^ Rofl. I take what I said in the earlier post. Now, THAT'S the most saddest way to die.

[minioligo]

To call a death "dumb" and say "lmao" is pathetic.

RIP. I hope her family will be okay.

[jaeman]

The Wii isn't even the greatest; it's ok but doing that for a Wii?

[SilentxMage]

she drank like 2 gallons at once. crazy.

I did that once but it was only one gallon and i sware no lie i threw all of it up.It was red then switched to white then red again and some of it came out of my nose.I was like omfg :O.Thats so sad,i mean she did it for her children and if they really wanted it i would of done it too but. . . man.i also held in my pee for a few hours it felt like a baby was inside kicking me and my head did hurt too unfourtunanltly.O:< neva do that! EVA

just pee on the old man if you have to

[DarkImpressions]

This has been on the news sooooo much for the past few days. I live in Sacramento, where 107.9 plays. So, it's been such a huge deal here. I think it's pretty sad. She died trying to win a Wii - it's a little pathetic. Her family is trying to charge the hosts of the show that the contest was being held in with criminal charges. I don't know how they would hold up because it was her choice to continue. ANYWAY. The radio station already fired, like, ten people because of this.

Yea.That sorta is pathetic,I mean she might have wanted it that bad but Im not about to kill myself over no damn Wii.

[EmoEyelinerx]

Yea i heard about this. Someone who was one of the hosts for the Hold Your Wee For A Wii heard about water intoxication, but never bothered to speak up. All the hosts who did the Hold Your Wee For A Wii were fired.

Nope, I have this book about stupid things people do and this guy grew his beard out to have the world record for longest beard. Too bad he tripped on it and died. Now that's sad.

XD thats sooo sad but funny R.I.P

[xannurrs]

Pretty sad (pathetic even) way to lose your life...and all for a Wii. *sigh*

I don't think 'pathetic' is a appropriate word.
She did it for her kids.
I probably would too.
I don't think she would've participated in the contest
If she knew she had a chance of DYING.

[BrokenDream]

That's sad...
I wouldn't do anything like that for some game console, or ANYTHING for that matter, if it seems to put your health at risk.

[lovescream]

Ugh, for all you people saying it was a pathetic way of dying. She must've not known about being able to die about taking in too much water. If anyone who did the contest knew, I don't think they'd participate or they wouldn't overdo their limit. So yeah.. I feel bad for her & her kids. :[ Nobody would die for a Wii unless they're.. nuts. o_o

[loveylovely]

That's really sad. I guess too much water is NOT bad for you if you drink it in intervals, right? I drank 6 bottles of water in one day a while back, and I was fine, but I don't remember inhaling the water like she did. Poor family.

[falsetigerlimbs]

This is actually a lot more common than people think, so I'm not sure why that particular story made headlines.

It's especially common at raves. ;)

[laxumaster8]

no way...that's retarded

[Wereismybelt]

I think this contest was a complete and utter mistake; I live in Sacramento and I used to always listen to 107.9, Morning Rave, and they do some pretty dumb stuff there. Seriously though, don't they need like official approval from the station to do something like this? She didn't even win the contest. It's not worth it; why not just go out and buy a Wii?

she was probably high on ecstacy

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[RoyalSwagger]

ill now never drink that much water at once.like i would in da first place haha

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[popoberry]

what the hell ? how stupid . well i heard too much of anything isn`t good .

[dannyordinary]

This is sad and funny at the same time.
why would she do that..like..stupid contest

[DarkImpressions]

Wow.
I couldn't probably drink that much if I wanted to.
Too much of anything isn't good for you.

[*stephinika*]

I don't find it pathetic...who knew you could die from drinking too much water? Sick sure...but I wasn't aware you could die from it, I mean really.

[arghrawr]

Oh dear.
One part of me feels sorry for her.
One part of me wants to say this is all pathetic and idiotic.
One part of me laughs because this is probably not the greatest publicity for that radio station.
I think they should bury her with a Wii to compensate.
And I would not do the same for my kids. It's just a game. Personally, I think American kids are spoiled (myself included). It was horrible she had to die that way...The things parents will do for their kids.

[Crash2]

It's a shame. Radio contests around here aren't like that. I think I'll stick to the kind where you just answer questions from now on