Extreme tightrope walker loses footing over Cheddar Gorge

Ck · 24-06-2008, 15:00

An extreme tightrope failed his attempt to walk along a one-inch thick ribbon suspended 500ft above Cheddar Gorge when he lost his footing.

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**jools182** · 24-06-2008, 15:28

ha ha

..I mean awww

**Alpha** · 24-06-2008, 19:43

Did he fall to his death?

**timey** · 24-06-2008, 20:13

No, he had a safety line. There is video of it on the BBC web site.

BBC NEWS | England | Tightrope attempt over gorge

**Hutchybee** · 24-06-2008, 21:04

And the purpose of his mission was? I dont know why people do stuff like this as it serves no purpose to man or beast.

**timey** · 24-06-2008, 21:17

Maybe he likes it or just likes to challenge himself.

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