naijaXclusive: beer

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Joaquín Alcaraz Gracia claimed the title of beer drinking champ during a
 festival in Spain Wednesday, but his victory was short-lived. The 
45-year-old man died after the beer drinking contest, during which he 
reportedly consumed six liters of brew (about 12.5 pints) in 20 minutes. According
 to local reports, Gracia won the drinking festival's top prize and 
hoisted his trophy into the air. But the event, held in the Gea y 
Truyols district of Murcia, took a tragic turn soon after when Gracia 
began to vomit and didn't stop. At that time, witnesses called 
emergency services, believing Gracia was suffering from alcohol 
poisoning. Seated in a chair, Gracia was held upright while bystanders 
waited for medical personnel. Observers noted to local media that the 
heavyset man appeared to nod off. By the time the medical team 
arrived, Gracia was reportedly in cardiac arrest. The 45-year-old was 
rushed to a local hospital, but passed away shortly after his arrival 
Wednesday night. Though Gracia's alcohol consumption is believed 
to be a factor in his death, officials have not confirmed his specific 
cause of death. In fact, Mayor José Manuel Gracia walked back the 
official tally of how much Gracia drank, telling local newspaper La 
Verdad the winner consumed two to three liters during the contest. Under
 the rules of the drinking competition, contestants must drink as many 
liter-glasses of beer as possible in the 20-minute time span. The
 beer drinking contest is part of the area's annual festival, which has 
been held for more than 15 years. However, following the death, future 
festival plans have been suspended, La Nueva España notes.

Xclusive: Man Dies After Winning Beer Drinking Competition In Spain

Joaquín Alcaraz Gracia claimed the title of beer drinking champ during a festival in Spain Wednesday, but his victory was short-lived. Th...