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July 31, 2016
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The only thing standing between him and an untimely demise on the rocky desert floor was a large net which was around 20 stories high and half the size of a football field.
Much to the relief of everyone watching however Aikins nailed the jump and landed right on target.
The 42-year-old later described the experience as "awesome".
Source: Telegraph
Skydiver survives jumping without a parachute
By T.K. RandallJuly 31, 2016
Image: AI-generated (Midjourney)
Daredevil Luke Aikins has made history by jumping from 25,000ft in to a net without wearing a parachute.
The remarkable stunt took place yesterday in front of a crowd of onlookers as the veteran skydiver plummeted from a plane without any parachute, wingsuit or safety gear whatsoever.The only thing standing between him and an untimely demise on the rocky desert floor was a large net which was around 20 stories high and half the size of a football field.
The 42-year-old later described the experience as "awesome".
US daredevil Luke Aikins completes highest skydive without a parachute https://t.co/P4Ucj77BdQ pic.twitter.com/MK5mR9K9IK
— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) July 31, 2016
Source: Telegraph
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