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TV Contestant Near Death After Stunt Snafu

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By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 6, 2010 2:22 AM CST

(Newser) – A German TV contestant who was supposed to leap over a car driven by his dad using special spring shoes was critically injured when the stunt went horribly awry. Officials believe the shoes worn by 23-year-old Samuel Koch malfunctioned as he hit the ground, causing...   Read full story »

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