Cyclist Falls Down 130-Foot Ravine in France, Survives 3 Days by Drinking Wine
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A cyclist survived a 130-foot fall into a ravine in France by drinking wine from a broken bottle for 3 days, sparking a mix of amazement and skepticism among commenters.
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celticninja
2 months ago
I love that he had 3 days worth of wine with him.
cs702
2 months ago
A 77-year-old cyclist.
litoE
2 months ago
Did the wine have anything to do with him falling into the ravine in the first place?
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