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Student Downfall in Florida

Two College students Jason Ackerman and Sara Rydman were found dead inside a large helium baloon in what seems to be accidental death. The balloon was located at the entrance of a condominium complex near Tampa, Florida.

The students were both 21 and were probably not aware of the serious damage and danger that can be caused by inhaling helium. Even short exposure to Helium can cause brain damage and other problems with breathing.

It seems the college students decided to pull down the balloon and tried crawling inside it. Linda Rydman, Sara`s mother, said, "It was more a fun thing they thought they were doing. You know how you blow up the balloon and suck the helium."