Boy Falls From Balcony During Birthday Party

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  LAKEWOOD – A boy is listed in critical condition after a fall from a second story balcony, police said.

  The 11-year-old was trying to throw a party snapper from the balcony as part of his birthday party when he accidentally fell, police said. The fall was about 20 feet onto concrete.

  The incident happened Tuesday evening at a Princeton Avenue home.

  The child was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune for significant head injuries requiring emergency surgery.

  The Lakewood Scoop said he pulled through the surgery but the next few days are going to be extremely difficult. He is listed in critical condition.