Woman Falls 80 Feet Down From Balcony While Doing Yoga; Breaks 110 bones

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In a shocking and miraculous case, a college student survived an 80-foot fall from her balcony. This incident took place in Mexico, which has shocked the city.

A photo of the girl has gone viral that shows the 23-year-old hanging upside-down while performing the stunt.

The student has been identified as Alexa Terraza, who was practicing an extreme yoga pose over the edge of her sixth-floor apartment balcony in San Pedro when she lost her balance and fell.

According to News.com.au, the image was clicked by her friend right before she slipped and hit the driveway. Minutes later, she was rushed to a local hospital. She had to go through a reconstructive surgery that lasted 11 hours.

After the surgery, doctors stated that she may not be able to walk for three years as her knees and ankles had to be reconstructed. After the tragic fall, she broke 110 bones which has resulted in fractures to both of her legs and arms, as well as her hips and head," News.com.au further reported.

Terraza's family has also appealed on social media for blood donations. Currently, more than a 100 blood donors have signed up to help the injured woman as her condition remains critical.

Meanwhile, police who are investigating the matter note that the balcony's rail had no structural failings and ruled the fall to be an accident.

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