Kavan Markwood, 20, Awakens After Fall at Pirates Game

Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who fell from a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track during a Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game at PNC Park, is now awake and alert after being hospitalized in critical condition. His recovery has been described as significant and 'nothing short of miraculous' by Jennifer Phillips, the organizer of a GoFundMe page that has raised over $27,000 for his support. Markwood can now speak, though he faces a lengthy recovery process. An internal investigation by the Pirates concluded that while Markwood did not purchase alcohol himself, he did consume two beers, and one person in his group legally bought seven alcoholic beverages. Eyewitness accounts varied, with some saying Markwood appeared intoxicated and others reporting no unusual behavior prior to the fall. The incident has prompted discussions about safety and responsibility at sporting events.