Kilajeemee  - A group of school buddies, enjoying a night of beer, TV, and burping, were among the victims of last weeks devastating building collapse in Kilajeemee. The lone survivor, Puhn Gambhi, describes what actually happened in the moments leading up to the disaster - " I was with Chombi, Rannu, and Gootlhi, and we were watching television, and having lots of beer. Then Gootlhi suggested we see who can burp the longest and loudest. Chombi let out a big one, but not nearly as the one Rannu did. His burp was so loud that I was momentarily deafened...The building crumbled beneath my feet and that was the last I saw of my buddies...". He went on to describe in great detail how Rannu's burp seemed to start a vibration within the structure, and the building started to shake. If not for the cushion of a vegetable market below, he would have almost certainly perished as well.

Police have sent a squad of building inspectors to the scene, although they are positive that Rannu's burp was the sole factor in the destruction. Says Rhandi Keelpeetahan of the Indian Building Inspectors - " I know a Burp Crack when I see one...I spotted the rift in the east wall of the building immediately. Only pressure form a very intense burp can cause a structure to collapse so rapidly".

Although investigators do not yet know what type of beer was involved, they suspect it could have been Bud Lite imported from the United States. "Bud is the best burping beer around...It's no wonder that the building caved in..." says Gambhi. He has pledged never to burp again.

"I warned them again and again - if you're gonna burp, do it outside..."
Vista Genherdegen
Uncle of one of the victims

"I heard the burp next door, and knew I had seconds to reach safety.''
Helmee Gargdineen
Neighbor

"You can't blame the Bud Lite...Any beer would have caused the devastation...It's the burp that did the damage....''
Golpee Hadgeen
Police Investigator