Jeb Corliss Injured in Cape Town BASE Jump

[mknutson]

Unfortunate news: Jumper hurt in leap from Table Mountain - Cape Argus | IOL.co.za (http://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/jumper-hurt-in-leap-from-table-mountain-1.1213555)


MURRAY WILLIAMS and SIBONGAKONKE MAMA

Staff Reporters

A TOP international base jumper has badly injured his leg in a crash-landing after jumping off Table Mountain today.

Jeb Corliss is revered by many as one of the world’s foremost base jumpers and wingsuit pilots, and successfully “flew” off Table Mountain last week.

Base jumping involves using a parachute to jump from fixed objects such as bridges, antennas, and cliffs.

Corliss, 35, was airlifted from the mountain by an Air Mercy Services helicopter and taken by ambulance to Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.

The Californian’s friend, Joby Ogwyn, had already jumped when Corliss made his attempt.

A shaken Ogwyn said he could not explain what had caused the accident.

“It could have been a strange gust of wind; it could be that he got too close to the mountain,” Ogwyn said.

“I’m not sure what happened. I heard a sound – it sounded like Jeb hit a ledge, it sounded like he hit it twice, pretty hard.

“Apparently he’s speaking,” he said.

Metro EMS said Corliss had jumped from the Africa Face ledge and crashed at India Venster.

He had injured his lower leg and knee.

[mknutson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqiV_O8cdWY

[mknutson]

The plot thickens...
Eyewitness News: Base-jumper breaks his legs (http://www.ewn.co.za/Story.aspx?Id=80799)


Base-jumper breaks his legs
Rafiq Wagiet | 5 Hour(s) Ago

A well known American base-jumper broke both his legs in an attempted jump from the summit of Table Mountain on Monday.

It was the second time in one week that Jeb Corliss attempted the daring feat.

Table Mountain National Park's Merle Collins said Corliss did not have permission to jump.

“We received a report that an accident occurred on the mountain, but discovered it was the same guy that based-jumped from Table Mountain last week without a permit,” she said.

[Jeff]

Hi Guys. In Cape Town, saw Joby this morning just after. Jeb went into surgery at about 4 pm SA time, operation on fractures to both legs. Otherwise in good spirits. Will update any news I hear.

[Lok]

Many thanks for let us know Jeff.

Jeb is a legend..

[mknutson]

Thanks for the info! Please tell him we wish him a speedy recovery!

Hi Guys. In Cape Town, saw Joby this morning just after. Jeb went into surgery at about 4 pm SA time, operation on fractures to both legs. Otherwise in good spirits. Will update any news I hear.

[Jeff]

Hi Guys. Just spent some time chatting to Jeb in the hospital, so to end the rumours, this is the score. He says helloo, and is off-line at the moment, so unable to answer mails etc, but will be 'live' in a few days. Jeb is great, minor breaks to both ankles, and a banged knee which may be sore for a while, but thats it. Jeb is overall very positive about the experience considering, and as always, he's taken loads of 'technical' info out of it regarding potential of where he is headed with wingsuiting. He is not interested in speaking to the media, but is very positive about helping SANparks to resolve the ongoing issues with BASE, and the general grey-areas. He loves CT, the mountain and its people, and is concerned about not allowing this to turn into something that will negatively effect CT. Hence the desire to avoid sensationalism.

[speedphreak]

Looks like they aren't going to press charges against Jeb after all: News 24 BASE jumper won't be charged (http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Table-Mountain-base-jumper-wont-be-charged-20120119)


"The man is an expert stuntman and if he can fall, then what about your lesser beings?" she asked.

Yea, what does that say about us lesser beings????

[speedphreak]

Here's the actual strike footage from his YouTube account:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEFCQRwj28w


The still photos at the end are pretty awesome!~

[michaelehline]

Hey. This is a trip. I was on Google Plus last few days and getting all these G+ shares with this Corliss guy (https://plus.google.com/115307003069691533470/posts). I am hooked. Then, today all over the news is the film of him breaking his legs. So I googled him to learn more about his injuries, and I find you. I am 42 with two children. My shoulder can't handle Jiu Jitsu anymore. So I dare even try this wingsuit thing?

[michaelehline]

Whoa!

[adrenalinehigh]

Thanks for sharing the video, he came in close to that ledge, too close and though it was a split second that he hit you hit hard at those speeds. Just another reminder of the caution us "lesser beings" need to consider when making these jumps.