Cockroach-eating competition man 'choked to death' - BBC News

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Summary:

"A Florida man choked to death in October after eating dozens of live cockroaches in a contest....

The body of Edward Archbold, 32, tested negative for drugs....

[A]ll the contestants had signed disclaimers "accepting responsibility for their participation in this unique and unorthodox contest". ..."

Link:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-20503586

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Tags:

harm harm.self consent consent.informed paternalism consent.manifestations

Date tagged:

07/10/2019, 13:13

Date published:

07/10/2019, 09:13