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Distraught Parents Leap to Death With Son's Body

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(Newser) – Heartsick parents jumped to their death from cliffs in Britain with the body of their son who had died from an illness, reports the Times of London. The trio were found in East Sussex at the foot of Beachy Head, a notorious spot for suicides. The body of the couple's 5-year-old son was found in a backpack, along with a sack of toys. 

A rescuer who rappelled down the cliffs opened one sack and saw what he first "thought was a doll’s head but I realized it was a small child. In the other rucksack were some toys — a tractor and teddy bears.” A Coast Guard spokesman called the tragedy "horrific and incredibly sad."

A bag filled with toys and a Teddy Bear were found near a young couple who committed suicide by leaping to their deaths from cliffs.
A bag filled with toys and a Teddy Bear were found near a young couple who committed suicide by leaping to their deaths from cliffs.   (©CarbonNYC)
Beachy Head in East Sussex is a notorious spot for suicides.
Beachy Head in East Sussex is a notorious spot for suicides.   (©Loz Flowers)
Beachy Head, where a couple jumped to their death with the body of their 5-year-old son.
Beachy Head, where a couple jumped to their death with the body of their 5-year-old son.   (©Loz Flowers)
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Altoecko
Jun 2, 09 6:41 AM CDT
That is sad. Reply
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Zackary
Jun 2, 09 11:20 AM CDT
It really is -- so much so that I wish I didn't read this story. My heart goes out to their family and friends.
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Newser001
Jun 2, 09 1:59 PM CDT
Agreed, Zackary. I'm still reeling from the story. Their pain, insurmountable. Words couldn't begin to describe what hey were experiencing...
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keybored
Jun 2, 09 6:52 AM CDT
This is heartbreaking.... :( Reply
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Citrixguy
Jun 2, 09 8:22 AM CDT
Having lost a child I can almost understand Reply
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