Alabama student reportedly fell to his death in Barcelona waters by accident
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A University of Alabama student died in Barcelona after accidentally falling into the sea and striking rocks.
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James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student, fell to his death in Barcelona waters while vacationing, according to Spanish police and media reports. Surveillance cameras captured the fall, which authorities say appears to have been accidental. An autopsy revealed injuries consistent with Gracey repeatedly striking rocks on a breakwater as he fell into the sea. Barcelona police told the Associated Press that "all signs point" to the death as an accident rather than foul play. The finding closes an investigation that began when Gracey went missing during his trip abroad.
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Spanish police investigation concluded the death was accidental; an autopsy confirmed injuries consistent with repeatedly striking breakwater rocks.
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