I'm just happy she didn't kill the taxi driver.

I've heard it rumored that it's oftentimes difficult catching a cab in Buenos Aires . . . but really ...

When she wakes up...She is going to be PO'd that she is still here! The damn luck that she fell on the roof in a seated position!

When it is not your time to go, it is simply not your time to go. I hope she finds some peace and comfort in knowing that there is still some work for her to do. Good Luck.

I wonder if the cabbie turned on the meter once she hit.

i think it's regrettable that she was unable to consider the safety of those below. and should take comfort in the fact that noone was killed. I would understand if she faced charges, but can see that diminished mental capacity would be an extremely strong arguement. My prayers are with her.

Bob- Suicide is a selfish act, so of course she didn't consider those below her. Think about it, broad daylight, crowded city street....nope, ZERO compassion for other people. Even if she had been successful and hit the pavement instead of a nice soft car, her actions would have traumatized all who saw it for years to come. SELFISH!!!!

You should do some research on truly suicide people. Not that you'd have any compassion, lol, but no - she wasn't thinking of anyone else. In fact, if she had she probably thought they could care less about her, whomever 'they' are. Truly suicidal people need help. It is no longer a matter of selfishness or selflessness.

Idiot.

Totally, unless she intended on suicide. Then she's prolly also thinking 'Bummer'

" If at first you don't succeed . . . " ?

Wish I had gotten to this post sooner. you stole my thunder but so true. nice work.

GEORGE C: "its really a terrible - terrible tragedy, ummmmm, now, who would you recommend I submit this receipt to for the damages to my car..."

Have you given any thought to the lady, herself? How she was feeling? What she was thinking?

Perhaps she just wanted some 'alone time' and to gather her thoughts... On the way down.

I've actually heard about this guy blowing his face off and still living. Reality sucks.

I feel folks have a right to kill themselves if they really, really want to. Jeopardizing others with the attempt, however, is pretty self-centered and rude. Good thing the cab driver was quick-thinking enough to get out of harm's way or she might have killed him with her failed attempt.

I dunno... Maybe ask someone to wheel her back up to the 23rd floor and have another go at it?

Perhaps!

Apply for disability and sue the driver for ruining her death.

I thought the very same thing.

That has to be. Look at the head and arms. I bet this story is fake and MSNBC did not verify it before putting it up.

Yep, because a mannequin falling 23 floors would do that to a taxi.

And who would know better than thee? Afterall, you've seen how many suicide jumpers?

your compassion is overwhelming

How can someone disagree with that?

I disagree with that. People don't know what 'else' to do when they are hurting that bad. They don't think about where to turn or who to call. They get very dark and withdrawn and start to believe that the only way out is to commit to kill themselves. Life is so short and precious, when one looks at the grander scheme of things. Unfortunately, stress and depression makes death look like the only option left. There are many agencies and behavioral health hospitals that are wanting to help those that feel that way. I don't know enough about Argentina to know if they have that type of help available, but I hope that they do.

Should you be 'allowed' to kill yourself, is the root of your statement. You can always find a way to do that. Staying alive is harder than dying.

In a perfect world, but we all know this is NOT a perfect world

Trying to help someone who's decided they don't want help is impossible. Once someone has truly made the choice they don't want to live, you can't change their minds for them or force them to get help (unless you're blood related). Trying to talk a suicidal friend into getting help is a lot like talking to a slab of concrete at best.

Not saying folks shouldn't try but don't overestimate how much things would be different if just one more person tried to talk to the person. A person who doesn't want help won't accept it, no matter how well-intended. Just try getting a smoker to quit smoking because you want them to live healthy.

THX, I did IT work at a Behavioral Health hospital and you would be surprised the amount of help that can be given to someone so closed-minded and so set on self-destruction. I did a lot work at the nurses stations and saw a particular young man that had just been released from the ER for cutting his wrists and neck. He wanted to die and promised that when he was released that was definitely what he would do and this time it would not be where his mom could get to him. However, after several days of therapy and group, he is going back to help others that feel or felt that way he did. He can't believe how desperate he was and I saw him hugging his mom. It was a life-changing week and these hospitals do it over and over again. They absolutely love their job and seeing people get hope and love again in their lives. I would be lying to say it happens 100% of the time, we had a report of one of the patients that successfully took his life two days after he left the hospital. There are also 'repeat' patients, but the majority are very accepting of help. We had a lady that came to visit, two months after discharge and I was told that she is back to work and 'living' life again. Very happy and wanted to come by to thank everyone, again.

LUCKY taxi driver.

I'm with you V. That guy burned through a lot of luck on that one instance...

Here's hoping he has insurance...

Luck is what a fool calls it when destiny and fate look upon them with favor in mind.

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul."

The cute little lizard guy - Geico? . . . . Nah.

You kidding, I'd be willing to bet that 9/10 of people posting in here that she should have thought about the taxi driver rarely consider the effects their daily behavior has on others around them. I'd vote twice for this post if I could.

Sounds to me like an Angel caught her. She must have something more to do here on Earth. She will have a story to tell, perhaps her situation will bring hope and comfort to others to seek help, instead of attempting suicide. God was with the taxi driver, too, it appears, as he could have easily been injured or killed from this situation. Let us pray that she can heal and recover from her physical and emotion pain that she must be going through at this time. Also, for her friends and family members that must be hurting that she would come to this in her life. Life is a precious gift and though many of us take it for granted, we must 'open our eyes' and appreciate what we have and what beauty we have around us. It is all too easy to get caught up in stress, job, marriage, bills, crime, etc. It is important to realize that there is so much more here, we are here to enjoy ourselves and 'drink in' the beauty that is all around us.

Have a blessed and peaceful day and life!