Police say two men climbed over the glass wall of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.

The Seattle Police Department is searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the city’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.

The jumpers face trespassing charges, according to a report provided by Public Affairs Officer Brian Pritchard.

The BASE jumpers purchased tickets and entered the Space Needle at about 8:50 p.m. Friday, according to the Seattle Police Department. The popular attraction has a round observation deck surrounded by high glass windows that are open to the sky above.

They were seen on camera at the top level of the Needle then went into a restroom, coming out with helmets on, according to police.

They ran to the glass window, climbed over to the other side, and jumped off, according to police.

  • WoodScientist@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    But if someone wants to jump off the side of a mountain and maybe get only themselves killed, I’m all for it. Have fun out there.

    I find your lack of concern for the life of Sasquatch deeply offensive. 🤣

    OTOH, us scientifically proving Bigfoot is real because a BASE jumper leapt off a mountain, had their parachute fail, and just happened to land on a Sasquatch, killing them both? That would be one Hell of a timeline. Though really, wouldn’t such an absurd thing be just perfect? Certainly better than someone just finding a dead one randomly one day.