Janaka Basnayake

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Man Dies Trying to Set World Record

Janaka Basnayake wanted to be person buried alive longest

(Newser) - Janaka Basnayake's world record attempt went tragically and terrifyingly wrong Saturday: The Sri Lankan man was attempting to set the record for longest time spent buried alive, but he was pronounced dead shortly after being unearthed. Friends and family helped to bury Basnayake in a 10-foot-deep trench sealed with...

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