Daredevil Parachutes Off 500ft Skyscraper as Police Rush to Scene
A BASE jumper leaped from Birmingham’s skyscraper, causing a police frenzy below
Birmingham, England, BASE Jumper, Skyscraper, Police
Birmingham: A thrill-seeker jumped from the 509-foot ‘One Eastside’ skyscraper. This building is still under construction. The jump caused a big stir in the city center.
Video shows the jumper leaping off the building and deploying his parachute. He glided between two buses and landed outside a B&M store.
A police officer quickly caught up with him. The officer asked, “Where have you come from?” The jumper replied, “A plane just dropped me off…out of nowhere.”
Though he wanted to stay anonymous, the jumper later spoke to BirminghamLive. His Instagram handle is ‘@letsmakestupiddecisions’. He found the jump thrilling, especially with police searching for him.
He said, “Jumping off this building was more exciting than others. The police response was quick.” He praised the officers for their professionalism, even though they apprehended him.
Despite being a BASE jumper for ten years, he still felt excitement. He described the jump as a moment of peace and adrenaline. “Everything slows down, then boom, the parachute opens,” he explained.
When asked if he still feels scared, he said he’s mindful of the dangers. He checks his equipment carefully and analyzes the exit point before jumping.
This jump felt different due to the heavy police presence. He admitted feeling pressure but focused on the jump instead.