Daredevil Survives Cliffside Stunt Gone Wrong

October 18, 2012 from Telegraph.co.uk

A Norwegian daredevil survived to BASE jump another day after a stunt he was performing for TV sent him hurtling over a 4,000-foot cliff before he was ready. He was mid-somersault on a high bar when the equipment collapsed and sent him over the edge. After narrowly missing the rockface, he was able to open his parachute just in time.

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BASE jumping

BASE jumping, also sometimes written as B.A.S.E. jumping, is an activity where participants jump from fixed objects and use a parachute to break their fall. "BASE" is an acronym that stands for four categories of fixed objects from which one can jump: buildings, antennas, span... Explore this topic

Cliff

In geography and geology, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landforms due to the processes of erosion and weathering that produce them. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along river... Explore this topic

Extreme sport

` Extreme sports is a popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger. These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gear. The definition of an extreme sport is not exact and the ... Explore this topic

Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Scandinavian unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and the subantarctic Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of... Explore this topic

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