Deccan Chronicle, Oct 10th,
page 11, col. 1
Man Wins Cockroach Eating
Contest, Dies
Washington: A 32-year-old man
who had won a cockroach-eating competition in Florida, died shortly after
swallowing dozens of the live roaches and worms. Edward Archbold was among 20
to 30contestants participating in Friday night’s “Midnight Madness” event at
Ben Siegel Reptiles in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. The participants’
goal was to consume as many insects and worms for a prize of $850 python, the,
CNN.com reported. Soon after the contest was over, Archbold fell ill and began
to vomit. His friend called for medical help and even Archbold dialled 911. He
eventually fell to the ground outside the store and died.
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