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New bodycam video reveals aftermath of college student’s 8-story fall
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Key Points:
- Kristin Sargent, a 21-year-old University of Georgia senior, fell approximately 65 to 70 feet from her eighth-floor apartment window while dancing on furniture on September 26.
- Apartment security footage and 911 audio captured the incident, with witnesses reporting she lost balance during a gathering for the Georgia-Oklahoma weekend.
- Despite severe injuries including an open femur fracture and chest wounds, Sargent was conscious and able to speak when first responders arrived.
- Investigators believe patio furniture near the apartment's swimming pool cushioned her fall, likely saving her life.
- Sargent was reportedly intoxicated at the time, which may have affected her ability to brace for the fall; she faces a long recovery but is considered a miraculous survivor by friends and family.
