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French tourist in critical condition after escalator stunt

A 39-year-old French tourist was in critical condition with severe head injuries Friday after he attempted to surf down a Strip escalator, Las Vegas police said.

Police said the man, who was not identified, was drunk when he fell off the railing about 25 to 35 feet above the ground, according to witnesses at the scene.

The incident happened about 4:30 a.m. on the escalator near the Caesars Palace restaurant Serendipity 3, police said.

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