Base Jumper 'Birdman' Jeb Corliss Survives Crash into Cape Town's Table Mountain: VIDEO
Wingsuit flyer and base jumper Jeb "the birdman" Corliss survived a harrowing plunge off Cape Town, South Africa's Table Mountain on Monday. Corliss clipped the cliff with his legs, according to notes on a YouTube video of his failed jump, which was being filmed by HBO. It was Corliss' second leap from the mountain.
He was recovered from close to the base of the mountain by air ambulance and taken to a private hospital in the city where he was admitted to intensive care. A spokesman for the hospital said that he remained in good spirits, and instructed her to tell well-wishers: "I feel the best I ever have."
Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...
(via the daily what)
Here's an example of one of his unbelievable flights:
Posted Jan. 17,2012 at 12:30 PM EST by Andy Towle in Cape Town, Jeb Corliss, News, South Africa | Permalink
Jeb Corliss: Grinding the crack. Really?
Posted by: MikeyDallas | Jan 17, 2012 1:10:41 PM
He understands the risks. He's lucky to be alive. Get well and get back flying!
Posted by: chris | Jan 17, 2012 1:18:05 PM
This is all you need to know about base jumping.
http://www.blincmagazine.com/forum/wiki/BASE_Fatality_List
Morons.
Posted by: JoshG | Jan 17, 2012 1:37:04 PM
...and all you need to know about "The Darwin Awards"...
http://www.darwinawards.com/
Posted by: %99 | Jan 17, 2012 1:55:36 PM
JOSHG - Morons?
Some people are content sitting on their high horse with a keyboard in their hand while others want a little more out of life.
I hope Jeb Corliss gets back on his feet fast so he can fly again soon.
Posted by: Fred | Jan 17, 2012 1:56:23 PM
Holy fu*#!! That looks amazing. I would love to do that but would be way too scared to ever try.
Posted by: Lucas | Jan 17, 2012 3:49:14 PM
Hey guys, head over to our Affliction Blog to read an update from Jeb Corliss himself on his recovery! http://www.afflictionclothing.com/news.php?id=10040
Posted by: Affliction Clothing | Feb 7, 2012 2:10:00 PM