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At least they went out doing what they love etc
http://news.yahoo.com/us-daredevil-p...083834524.htmlTributes poured in from all over the globe for Dean Potter, 43, following his death on Saturday.He and fellow BASE jumper Graham Hunt, 29, were killed during a jump at Taft Point, ABC News said, citing Yosemite National Park spokesman Scott Gediman.
Reports filtered through to park officials on Saturday of an accident and a helicopter spotted the two bodies on Sunday.
When Rangers got to them about noon, they were identified as Potter and Hunt, Gediman said.Other media said the pair had been attempting a wingsuit flight from Taft Point but smashed into a rocky outcrop when they tried to fly through a narrow gap in the mountains.
On Potter's official Facebook page -- where he describes himself as "artist, adventurer, athlete" -- extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world paid tribute to the man admired for his fearlessness and incredible courage.His last Facebook post, on May 12, shows a picture of his dog in a mountainous landscape and the caption: "Miss Whisper. Yosemite Dog."
In an interview with The New York Times in 2008, Potter said: "Part of me says it's kind of crazy to think you can fly your human body."
"Another part of me thinks all of us have had the dream that we can fly. Why not chase after it? Maybe it brings you to some other tangent. Chasing after the unattainable is the fun part."BASE stands for buildings, antennas, spans and Earth that jumpers can parachute from. It is illegal in US national parks.
At least they went out doing what they love etc
darwinism
They died doing what they loved. I'm sure their families are so happy he went out that way.
that....when I go I want to be in some pussy having an orgasm because the pussy is so good....
If he was able to get insurance, maybe.
Is the GoPro footage up yet? Hope he didn't have his dog with him this time.
Dudes are crazy I'm not really all that find of heights. Nothing beats those guys who climb skyscrapers without equipment though
I'll watch.
Actually, I agree with Blake on this one. You know how rare it is for me to agree with Blake...
You need to grow a pair, like Tragic Johnson need to.
Oh sorry Cobro, I was being sarcastic. Those guys were ing idiots.
most laws are there for a reason. base jumping in national parks is one of them. these guys shouldn't be hailed as heroes but dumbasses who think they're birds. Not only did this daredevil kill himself, he also got a younger guy killed who tried to be like him. darwin award finalists.
First career solid post, I don't care cuck or not that's funny as
LOL...
Did you change your mind because I agreed with you?
LOL...
If a guy is single and has noboby depending on him for anything then go for whatever turns ya on. If you have a family then ya better be cool. Now it's no longer all about you.
You seem able to still make everything all about you.
I....make everything about me or is it you and others, just like right now? Why not talk about the topic instead of Avante, well?
I think he has a hard-on for you.
zoooooom. hahaha. Dance puppet. Quit humping my leg and go start a thread about something you know. Oh...hahhahaha...invisible posts.
Tell me about it.
The guy has the worst case of Avante-itist I;ve seen. The guy has made how many threads about Avante and then says.."how come it's all about you"...hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!! Is this one dumb or what?
This is funny...
Avante,,,talking about the topic
Some dummy....you this n' that blahblahblah
Avante...be cool man!
Some dummy....you're always causing trouble.
Huh???????
No. Seriously, these guys were ing stupid.
No pity, no admiration, nothing but smh
Uses the "Died doing what the love" excuse
Proceeds to talk on HAM radio.
OK, so they thought they could fly. They have at times, just not this last time.
Was Dale Earnhart stupid because he loved to race?
Was Christopher Reeve stupid because he like riding horses?
Was Artimus Lamont Bentley stupid because he was in a car accident? (well maybe yes...)
Unless you are going to live your life in bubble-wrap, and not do anything exciting, death can happen.
Because not base jumping is just so ridiculously overly cautious.
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