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Base Jumping-- Adrenaline Junkies in Free Fall

August 30, 2014
Leander Lacey Wingsuit Springer 17.10.2010
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Base Jumping-- Adrenaline Junkies in Free Fall

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The idyllic Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland draws base jumpers from all over the world, who come here to take the 700 meter plunge to the valley floor. But it's a dangerous hobby; 39 jumpers have already lost their lives.

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