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Woman dies from fall off cliff after jumping for joy at marriage proposal

A general view of Ibiza old town at dusk on August 22, 2013 in Ibiza, Spain. David Ramos/Getty Images

TORONTO – A Bulgarian woman is dead after she jumped for joy when her boyfriend proposed, lost her balance and tumbled off a cliff on the Spanish island Ibiza.

The 29-year-old died Tuesday when she slipped and fell down a 70-foot cliff at Cala Tarida beach, according to Periodico de Ibiza.

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The Spanish newspaper reported the couple were at the beach, which is known for its spectacular views and sunsets, with a group of friends when the incident happened.

According to police, Dimitrina Dimitrova survived the fall but died of a heart attack. Emergency crews were unable to revive her.

“Everything is pointing towards the death being the result of a tragic freak accident,” a Civil Guard spokesman told the newspaper.

Dimitrova’s boyfriend worked on the island and she reportedly arrived two days before the accident to look for work.

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