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Renowned BASE jumper Andy Lewis dies in Utah incident
us25 days ago

Renowned BASE jumper Andy Lewis dies in Utah incident

Two people were killed in a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon, including Andy Lewis, the famed extreme athlete known for BASE jumping and slacklining and who rose to fame after appearing with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl. The other victim was a 50-year-old man whose identity wasn’t released. Authorities said it’s unclear if tandem jumping was involved, and they are investigating. The incident highlights BASE jumping’s high risk, a danger cited by historians of the sport.

via CNN|
#andy-lewis#base-jumping#deaths
Utah BASE Jump Incident Claims Two, Including Noted Extreme Athlete Andrew Lewis
us26 days ago

Utah BASE Jump Incident Claims Two, Including Noted Extreme Athlete Andrew Lewis

A BASE jumping attempt in Mineral Bottom, Utah killed two people, including Andrew Lewis, a renowned extreme athlete famous for his Madonna halftime slacklining routine; the other victim, Danny Joe Kregle, died on impact in what appeared to be a tandem jump. Authorities are investigating the cause, and Mineral Bottom’s remote location with limited cell service is highlighted as a factor in responding to the scene.

via The New York Times|
#andrew-lewis#base-jumping#extreme-sports
BASE Jumpers Strain Resources with Graffiti Tower Stunt in Downtown LA
law-and-order2 years ago

BASE Jumpers Strain Resources with Graffiti Tower Stunt in Downtown LA

Unfinished tower blocks in Los Angeles have become a hotspot for vandals, graffiti artists, and BASE jumping thrill-seekers, costing the LAPD 3,000 hours of police time. The towers, which have been covered in graffiti and attracted 18 arrests since February 1, are being monitored 24/7 by police patrols. Efforts are underway to recoup the costs of the extra policing, and the LA City Council will consider a motion to spend $3 million on installing a new fence and hiring private security guards to alleviate the pressure on the police force.

via NBC News|
#base-jumping#graffiti#lapd
"Graffiti-Covered Skyscraper BASE Jumping Video Strains LAPD Resources"
urban-development2 years ago

"Graffiti-Covered Skyscraper BASE Jumping Video Strains LAPD Resources"

BASE jumpers were caught on video parachuting from the top of the Oceanwide Plaza skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles, prompting concerns about safety and property security. The unfinished development has been plagued by graffiti and trespassing, leading to calls for the owners to clean up the site. The city council has ordered the owners to secure the property and clear debris from public areas, with a deadline set for compliance. If the owners fail to act, the city will initiate the cleanup process.

via Los Angeles Times|
#base-jumping#graffiti#los-angeles
British Base Jumper's Fatal 29-Story Plunge in Thailand
accidents-and-tragedies2 years ago

British Base Jumper's Fatal 29-Story Plunge in Thailand

A British daredevil, Nathy Odinson, tragically fell to his death during a base jump from a 29-story building in Thailand when his parachute failed to open. The harrowing incident was captured on video, showing the parachute malfunctioning as he plummeted to the ground. An investigation into the accident has been launched, with authorities suggesting "user error" as a possible cause. Odinson, an experienced base jumper with over 500 jumps worldwide, was known for posting videos of his stunts on social media.

via New York Post |
#accidents-and-tragedies#base-jumping#daredevil
Tragic Death: British BASE Jumper's Fatal 29-Story Fall in Thailand
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Death: British BASE Jumper's Fatal 29-Story Fall in Thailand

British BASE jumper Nathy Odinson, 33, fell to his death in Thailand after his parachute failed to open during a 29-story leap from a hotel roof in Pattaya. Eyewitnesses heard a thud as he hit a tree and then the ground. Odinson's friend, who helped him access the rooftop, reported that the parachute string was snagged after he jumped. Odinson, known for creating video content, had previously jumped from the building multiple times. BASE jumping is considered more dangerous than skydiving, with a higher risk of death. A funeral for Odinson is scheduled for February 4 in Pattaya.

via Business Insider|
#accidents#base-jumping#extreme-sports
British BASE Jumper Fatally Falls from Thailand Condominium as Parachute Fails
accidents2 years ago

British BASE Jumper Fatally Falls from Thailand Condominium as Parachute Fails

A 33-year-old British BASE jumper, Nathy Odinson, died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open when he jumped from a 32-story condominium in Pattaya. Odinson, who had been involved in selling parachute kits for about 10 years, was identified by his father. Thai police confirmed that a parachute backpack was still attached to Odinson's body and said the parachute likely malfunctioned. An investigation is ongoing to determine if Odinson had used the same space to parachute before, and CCTV footage was recovered.

via CNN|
#accidents#base-jumping#british-citizen
British Base Jumper's Fatal Parachute Error Leads to Tragic Death
accidents2 years ago

British Base Jumper's Fatal Parachute Error Leads to Tragic Death

British base jumper Nathy Odinson tragically fell to his death from a tower block in Thailand after his mini pilot chute got caught in his harness, preventing his parachute from deploying. Despite his significant experience, the 33-year-old made a fatal error without realizing it. The horrifying incident was captured on video as he counted down and leaped into the night sky, ultimately landing in a tree before hitting the ground. Police have informed the British Embassy in Bangkok, which is contacting Odinson's relatives in the United Kingdom.

via Daily Mail|
#accidents#base-jumping#daredevil
British Base Jumper's Fatal Plunge from Thai Tower Captured in Harrowing Video
tragedy2 years ago

British Base Jumper's Fatal Plunge from Thai Tower Captured in Harrowing Video

British base jumper Nathy Odinson tragically plunged to his death from a Thailand tower block after illegally climbing to the top of a 29th-floor apartment building in Pattaya. The self-professed 'adrenaline junkie' posted a photo on Instagram on the same day of the fatal jump, showing him gliding through the air. Horrifying footage captured the moment of the leap, which ended in a terrifying death spiral with the parachute malfunctioning. Odinson's body was found on the ground, and police have informed the British Embassy in Bangkok to contact his relatives in the United Kingdom.

via Daily Mail|
#accident#base-jumping#british-embassy
Tragic Death of British Base Jumper in Thailand Due to Parachute Failure
accidents-and-incidents2 years ago

Tragic Death of British Base Jumper in Thailand Due to Parachute Failure

A 33-year-old British base jumper died in Pattaya, Thailand, after his parachute failed to open when he jumped from a 29-storey building. The victim, an experienced parachutist, was filming the jump with friends. Base jumping, an extreme sport popular among foreigners in southeast Asia, has a high fatality rate and little margin for error. This incident follows a similar fatality in southeast France in March 2022.

via BBC.com|
#accidents-and-incidents#base-jumping#british-man
crime3 years ago

British man free climbs 72 floors of Seoul skyscraper without equipment

A British man, identified as free climber George King-Thompson, was detained after climbing more than half way up the world’s fifth-tallest skyscraper in Seoul with only his bare hands. He reached the 72nd floor before officials took him to a gondola lift and moved him inside the building. He was carrying a parachute and told police that he wanted to BASE-jump from the top of the building. The man was arrested in 2019 after scaling the Shard in London and was sentenced to six months in prison.

via ABC News|
#base-jumping#british-man#climbing
Ropeless Climber Detained After Scaling Seoul Skyscraper
world-news3 years ago

Ropeless Climber Detained After Scaling Seoul Skyscraper

British free climber George King-Thompson scaled more than halfway up the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea, with no safety ropes before being forced to come down. He was carrying a parachute and wanted to BASE jump from the top of the tower. King-Thompson has a history of publicizing his stunts on social media and was arrested in 2019 after scaling the Shard in London. The incident required more than 90 emergency and police personnel.

via New York Post |
#base-jumping#climbing#daredevil
British man detained for scaling Seoul skyscraper.
world3 years ago

British man detained for scaling Seoul skyscraper.

A British man, identified as free climber George King-Thompson, was detained after climbing more than half way up the 123-story, 555-meter (1,820-foot)-tall Lotte World Tower in Seoul with only his bare hands on Monday. He reached the 72nd floor before officials took him to a gondola lift and moved him inside the building. The man was carrying a parachute and told police that he wanted to BASE-jump from the top of the building. He was arrested in 2019 after scaling the Shard in London and was sentenced to six months in prison.

via The Associated Press|
#base-jumping#british-man#climbing