A Fordham University student who climbed the campus' landmark bell tower Sunday to snap photos of the New York City skyline has died after she accidentally fell, the university said. Sydney Monfries, a 22-year-old senior, was taking part in a 3 a.m. climb when she fell through an opening on the first landing of the tower, plummeted 40 feet and struck her head, the New York Post reported. "Our hearts go out to Sydney’s parents, and her family and friends—theirs is an unimaginable loss, and we share their grief," Rev. Fordham will confer a bachelor’s degree upon Sydney posthumously, which we will present to her parents at the appropriate time." “I heard they were just getting a better view of the city,” a senior told the paper.

Source: Fox News April 14, 2019 18:32 UTC