A man, Joaquín Alcaraz Gracia (not pictured) known as the “beer drinking
King” has died after being crowned champion of a drinking tournament in Spain
where competitors attempt to down as many litres of beer as they can in 20
minutes.
Spectators in Murcia watched with open mouths as Joaquín
Alcaraz Gracia, 45, poured six litres of beer down his throat in record time
last Wednesday.
But tragedy struck just as he lifted the coveted trophy and
immediately began to vomit 'without stopping'. Minutes later he passed out and
never woke up, according to witnesses.
Municipality vice president Pedro Rodríguez added: 'He vomited a lot but I sat with him for ten minutes, and he was sleeping and snoring away.'
Municipality vice president Pedro Rodríguez added: 'He vomited a lot but I sat with him for ten minutes, and he was sleeping and snoring away.'
However, he was not sleeping but suffering from a massive
heart attack. Paramedics were called and he was rushed to hospital. But medics
were unable to revive him.
The festival is a traditional event held each year in a town
in the region of Murcia, southern Spain, which is popular with British
holidaymakers
In a related event, an Australian man ,Bruce Holland, 64,
collapsed while taking part in the food contest in Queensland pub. Moments
after declaring: 'Jeez, this chilli pie is hot',he collapsed and died in
hospital 90 minutes later.
Friends who were with him at the Bushland Beach Tavern, near
Townsville, said they believed he suffered a heart attack after eating just a
few mouthfuls of a pie.
Na wetin he sabi chop kill am...
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