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Jake Simkins

Jake Simkins

Date: June 11, 2012
Nationality: British
Object Type: Cliff
Location: Zakynthos, Greece
COD: Strike (Canopy), fall / impact
Clothes / Suit: Normal clothes

Description: Jumper reportedly jumped alone, had an off heading and being hung up on wall, after beach goers called out he told them he is ok but injured,
After 30 mins hanging on wall the canopy dislodged and he fell up to 60 metres to the floor below killing him instantly..

Jumper was reported to not have enough experience jumping slider down ..

Know your limits (Once again another jumper has died because of not knowing his limits)

unconfirmed report:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18396623





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