College student, 19, severely injured in 'urban exploration' accident
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:22 pm
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10/8/2025 College student, 19, severely injured in 'urban exploration' accident
The student fell from six stories while exploring an abandoned building in Minneapolis.
A 19-year-old college student suffered severe injuries in a fall as she explored an abandoned building Minneapolis.
Shannon Johnson launched a GoFundMe page to help her niece, Carly, with medical expenses as she recovers in the ICU with severe head and brain injuries. She writes Carly fell from six stories from the building on Sunday, Sept. 28.
“Carly was just starting her sophomore year in college. She has always been so passionate about helping others,” said Johnson.
“She is a huge animal lover and is truly one of the kindest, sweetest people you could ever meet. We are absolutely devastated by this tragic accident.”
Johnson’s goal is to raise $20,000 through the fundraiser, to help cover living and medical expenses not covered by insurance.
On Monday, Carly had her intubation tube removed, but is still on a ventilator.
Johnson adds she has been in a coma since the accident, but is starting to wiggle her fingers and toes on command.
As of Wednesday morning, the GoFundMe page has raised more than $4,400.
Urban exploring has been popular for years in Minneapolis, but it does not come without major safety risks.
In recent months, KSTP reports Minneapolis residents and city council member Michael Rainville expressed concerns about urban explorers climbing roofs in the Mill District.
10/8/2025 College student, 19, severely injured in 'urban exploration' accident
The student fell from six stories while exploring an abandoned building in Minneapolis.
A 19-year-old college student suffered severe injuries in a fall as she explored an abandoned building Minneapolis.
Shannon Johnson launched a GoFundMe page to help her niece, Carly, with medical expenses as she recovers in the ICU with severe head and brain injuries. She writes Carly fell from six stories from the building on Sunday, Sept. 28.
“Carly was just starting her sophomore year in college. She has always been so passionate about helping others,” said Johnson.
“She is a huge animal lover and is truly one of the kindest, sweetest people you could ever meet. We are absolutely devastated by this tragic accident.”
Johnson’s goal is to raise $20,000 through the fundraiser, to help cover living and medical expenses not covered by insurance.
On Monday, Carly had her intubation tube removed, but is still on a ventilator.
Johnson adds she has been in a coma since the accident, but is starting to wiggle her fingers and toes on command.
As of Wednesday morning, the GoFundMe page has raised more than $4,400.
Urban exploring has been popular for years in Minneapolis, but it does not come without major safety risks.
In recent months, KSTP reports Minneapolis residents and city council member Michael Rainville expressed concerns about urban explorers climbing roofs in the Mill District.