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"Eating contests, like Nathan&amp;#039;s annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, draw big crowds, but a sausage competition in Romania is receiving even more attention after a competitor choked to death. More From Delish: Eat Like a Champ: The World of Competitive Eating Earlier this month a 60-year-old man from the village of Berka, Romania, died while participating in a sausage-eating competition during the 6th annual Plescoi Sausage Festival, reports the Huffington Post. The Opina reported that he had won the competition, which included eating bread in addition to the links, but once he went up to the mic for his acceptance speech, he collapsed to the ground. Bystanders surrounded him, patting his back, while organizers tried to give him first aid, but they waited some time before doctors arrived on the scene. Once doctors arrived they attempted to resuscitate him by trying to clear his obstructed airways, but it was too late. More From Delish: 10 Oversized Restaurant Eating Challenges Unlike gurgitation competitions in the U.S., this contest did not have on-site emergency medical assistance. Doctors believe if the Heimlich maneuver had been performed by emergency medical workers, the man may have been saved. At the time of his collapse, however, many thought the competitor had suffered a heart attack. But the coroners report confirmed it was asphyxiation that took the man&amp;#039;s life. An investigation is under way to see if the organizers from Casa Matei will be held accountable for the man&amp;#039;s death. Do you think the festival organizers should be held accountable for the man&amp;#039;s death? Find more great food content on Delish:   Search for the perfect recipe from our homepage Find out the latest food news Get a recipe book to save your favorite dishes Sign up for our free newsletters Check us out on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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