Two college students from Lutz, Florida, were found dead inside a large, deflated helium balloon after attempting to crawl inside of it.
The deaths are apparently accidental, though the coroner will not release the death certificates until toxicology reports come back. I'll bet I can guess what they will say...
The eight-foot diameter balloon was in front of a condominium complex, where it was used as a promotional device. The bodies were found with it.
I suppose that the college students didn't realize that you can't breath in a helium environment... The ol' grey matter requires oxygen to live.
"It was more a fun thing they thought they were doing," said Linda Rydman, whose daughter was found dead. "You know how you blow up the balloon and suck the helium."
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