veter_ 0 #1 June 20, 2005 Just watched this story on CNN live, there's an injured jumper somewhere near Phoenix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakboy066 0 #2 June 20, 2005 can you elaborate.I am a jumper from Phoenix,and have heard nothing.When and where did this injury happen.Was it a basejump or skyjump?I will call around,and see if I can find out anything.http://freakboy066.tripod.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base311 0 #3 June 20, 2005 From (login=tara, pw=brad to bypass registration): http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/stories/KTVKLNews20050620.2a717f3e.html Base jumper at ***edited to remove site name*** Lake injured 08:56 AM Mountain Standard Time on Monday, June 20, 2005 azfamily.com Staff A man who tried to base jump off a cliff at ***edited*** Lake was badly injured Monday morning when his parachute apparently failed to fully open. The call came in shortly after 7 a.m. According to Sgt. Travis Anglin of the ***edited*** County Sheriff's Office, the 48-year-old man hit the rocks when his chute partially opened, then landed at the base of a cliff that's about 700 feet tall. Rescuers from the Rural Metro Fire Department and the sheriff's office are on the scene. The area is remote and the spot where the man landed is not level, making it impossible for a helicopter to land there. A rescue team will have to carefully move the man down the hill to a level area closer to the water. Anglin said he believed the man suffered a broken leg -- an open fracture -- and had briefly lost consciousness. The good news is that the man has been awake and moving. Once rescuers get to the man, he will be airlifted to the hospital. eof vibes Gardner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #4 June 20, 2005 Any information on who it was, if he was an experienced jumper, and or if it was a jumper from Eloy? Was he there alone or did they call come in from friends?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakboy066 0 #5 June 20, 2005 The person in question will state his name when he wants it known,but what I can tell you now is that he was experienced,and he was not alone.All I know right now is tha he has a broken leg,and he did go unconcious for a little while but that he is concious now.He is still on the talus the Fire Dept. Rescue is trying to figure out how to get him off the cliff.All was caught on video.I will know more in a few hours.I will post up later.PM for any personal questions.http://freakboy066.tripod.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake69 0 #6 June 20, 2005 Have a speedy recovery dude. ...Doubt me, Hate me, your the inspiration I need-J. JastaDoubt me, Hate me, your the inspiration I need- Hatebreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #7 June 20, 2005 Thread in Incidents Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakboy066 0 #8 June 20, 2005 her is a pic.more to come later.More info. that is.http://freakboy066.tripod.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #9 June 20, 2005 Is this a long time jumper with the initials K.N. ?Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake69 0 #10 June 20, 2005 NoDoubt me, Hate me, your the inspiration I need- Hatebreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 June 20, 2005 OUCH!!! Hope he feels better soon.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #12 June 20, 2005 Second hand reports indicate an offheading resulting in wallstrike. Non-BASE specific canopy, microline, possible snag of microline on protective gear (post impact).-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #13 June 20, 2005 QuoteNon-BASE specific canopy Do you have more information? Was it a large seven-cell canopy at least? Do you know if this person was using this canopy on other jumps as well? Quotepossible snag of microline on protective gear (post impact). Any idea what kind of protection? Knee guards, top body armour, helmet with camera? Thanks, Jaap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #14 June 20, 2005 I saw CNN and from what I saw it is a guy that I know who regularly jumps a raven with micro line and a slider. The slider may have played a role in the off headng but I guess we will know for sure later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #15 June 20, 2005 QuoteAny idea what kind of protection? Sounded like the big combo knee/shin protectors, worn as the top layer.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #16 June 20, 2005 Hope he's alright . . . Another Raven save? NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #17 June 20, 2005 wow... found a linky on wired news http://wireservice.wired.com/wired/story.asp?section=Breaking&storyId=1051733Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #18 June 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteAny idea what kind of protection? Sounded like the big combo knee/shin protectors, worn as the top layer. Yup that sounds like the guy I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #19 June 21, 2005 I heard a comment from a sheriff's officer on one of the local news reports that he would not be charged with any crime since it is not illegal to jump in the area..... ? any clarification on this ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #20 June 21, 2005 QuoteI heard a comment from a sheriff's officer on one of the local news reports that he would not be charged with any crime since it is not illegal to jump in the area..... ? any clarification on this ? What's unclear about the comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #21 June 21, 2005 QuoteI heard a comment from a sheriff's officer on one of the local news reports that he would not be charged with any crime since it is not illegal to jump in the area..... ? any clarification on this ? The sight is located in a national forest and there are no law preventing the use of parachutes in national forests Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #22 June 21, 2005 Got it Kevin, Thanks. Local news reported the jumper as a California residence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBSB52 0 #23 June 21, 2005 QuoteGot it Kevin, Thanks. Local news reported the jumper as a California residence Local media just gave his name as - David Nunn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith178 0 #24 June 21, 2005 I was there today. I watched the jump. He had a 120 left with a small Raven 218 I think, with a mesh slider up, 500' cliff. He was turning it right when he hit the face, his leg got caught in his lines due to shin guard hooks catching a microline. He spun in with no furthur wall strikes. Subsequent rescue from the talice. He had a badly broken left foot probably from the wall strike and possible internal injuries from the landing in the talice. He's in surgery now. He should recover fully. Let's hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #25 June 21, 2005 Keith, I thought that was your ass I saw on TV. I'm sorry to say that I'd know it anywhere. Please give Dave my best wishes. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
