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New York City Boy Injured by 'Kite Fighting' Wire
Relatives of a 12-year-old skateboarder are suing New York City after they say a glass-encrusted "kite fighting'' wire slashed his throat outside their co-op complex.
The Queens lawsuit says Jared Kopeloff was hurt when a razor-sharp kite string floated over from nearby Flushing Meadows Park.
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It says the city allowed kite fighting in the park. The city's law department called the accident "tragic'' but declined to comment further.
The suit also says the co-op failed to remove the wire. Its management didn't immediately return messages requesting comment.
The sport was depicted in the book and movie "The Kite Runner.''
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