More videos on YouTube After drinking more than 1.5 gallons of water, Jennifer Strange, a 28-year-old mother from Sacramento, thought she’d be first in line to win a new Wii video game from KDND of Sacramento.
What happened to the woman who drank too much water?
A 28-year-old California woman, who died within hours of taking part in a water-drinking contest run by a radio station, is the latest victim of the rare condition of water intoxication. Jennifer Lea Strange was found dead in her Sacramento-area home by her mother about 2 p.m. on Friday.
Who died from drinking to much water?
After downing some six liters of water in three hours in the “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” (Nintendo game console) contest, Jennifer Strange vomited, went home with a splitting headache, and died from so-called water intoxication.
How much water did the Wii lady drink?
During the match, contestants were given two minutes to drink an 8-ounce bottle of water, then given another bottle to drink after a 10-minute break. After drinking two gallons and becoming one of two final participants, according to witness reports, Strange began to feel ill and had to quit.
How long did Jennifer Strange hold her pee for?
Strange drank nearly two gallons of water in over three hours on Jan. 12, 2007. During the contest, she could be heard complaining about pain to disc jockeys at 107.9 “The End.” “Oh, it hurts,” Strange said, while one male disc jockey remarked that she looked pregnant and another, a woman, said “That is so funny.”
What killed Jennifer Strange?
Water intoxication
Jennifer Strange/Cause of death
How come when I drink water I pee alot?
Sometimes when you’re drinking that much water, you’re probably going to the bathroom every hour, every two hours because your body is getting rid of the water but the kidney’s doing it’s job to kind of get the electrolytes out, so you’re going to be urinating a lot.
Who died from holding their pee?
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe, Killed By Holding His Pee. Though his name might not ring any bells, this 16th century Danish nobleman is known for his innovative views on astronomy — he’s considered by many to have been nearly as important as Copernicus in terms of developing our modern understandings of space and planets.
Has anyone ever died from holding in their pee?
Can you die from not peeing? Your chances of dying from holding in pee are very, very low. Some doctors might even say it’s nonexistent. In general, your bladder will release involuntarily long before you’re in physical danger.
Who is the lady that died from drinking too much water?
Jennifer Strange
January 12, 2007: Jennifer Strange died after drinking nearly 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of water in an attempt to win a Nintendo Wii.
