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Two white men in their late 20s climbed over the Space Needle’s glass wall, jumped from the 605-foot observation deck and parachuted away Friday; Seattle police are seeking them on trespassing charges, with their landing location still unknown.
Two individuals climbed over the Space Needle’s barriers and jumped from the observation deck Friday, triggering trespassing charges; the stunt was captured in multiple social media videos and is under investigation.
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.
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.
Andy Lewis, the extreme athlete known for Base Jump Moab and his 2012 Super Bowl performance with Madonna, died in a Base Jumping accident in the Mineral Bottom area near the Utah–Colorado border, along with a 50-year-old man; Lewis was a four-time world champion in slacklining and held a Guinness record for slackline surfing.
A BASE-jumping accident in Moab, Utah, has claimed the life of Andy Lewis, the four-time world champion known for slacklining; authorities did not immediately confirm whether he jumped solo or in tandem with another man who also died, and full details from investigators have not yet been released.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.