Man dies after competing in taco-eating contest

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A Fresno man has died after collapsing at a Fresno Grizzlies game while competing in a taco-eating contest, according to the Fresno Bee.
Dana Hutchings, 41, reportedly collapsed while participating in the event. Officials say the man began choking on his food during the contest, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died on arrival. Fans at the game said medical technicians attempted the Heimlich maneuver and gave Hutchings CPR before paramedics arrived.


The Grizzlies — a minor-league affiliate of the Washington Nationals — introduced alternate Fresno Tacos jerseys a few years ago. The team wears the Tacos jerseys during every Tuesday home game.
Hutchings was participating in the taco-eating contest in anticipation of Fresno’s annual “Taco Truck Throwdown” event, which is scheduled to take place Saturday. The Grizzlies told Deadspin the event will continue as planned.
 

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Yeah I read this earlier......several people have died in eating contests this year. I don't know how Joey Chestnut & others do it in the contests, but you gotta be careful
 

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I wonder how many tacos he ate. Bad shit. We aren't going to be seeing these type of contests much longer.
 

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