I just read an update to the sad story about a the woman who died after winning second place in a contest to see who could drink the most water without urinating. According to the AP the station has fired the employees it found responsible for the contest:

“They are no longer with the company for violating the terms of their employment agreements with the station,” said the spokesman, without elaborating on contract details.

“This is part of an ongoing, thorough investigation.”

The AP also points out some rather disturbing context:

In an online recording of the show, the DJs can be heard making comments joking about people dying from water intoxication, even discussing a case in Northern California two years ago in which student Matthew Carrington, 21, died after drinking too much water during a fraternity pledge.

One of the DJs even admitted they maybe should have done some research before the contest.

One female caller, who identified herself as Eva, also phoned in to warn the radio station that drinking too much water can kill.

Tragic story.

Another DJ said with a laugh: “Yeah, they signed releases, so we’re not responsible. We’re OK.”