Seattle police are searching for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Space Needle officials said they are reviewing security footage and working with Seattle police after videos showed two people BASE jumping from the observation deck.
- On Friday evening, two individuals climbed over glass barriers and parachuted from the 605-foot Space Needle, an incident captured in multiple social media videos. The Seattle Police Department is investigating the breach.
- The jumpers purchased tickets at 8:50 p.m. Friday and used restrooms to prepare their gear before scaling the observation deck. BASE jumping is an extreme sport involving leaps from fixed structures like towers.
- A witness reported seeing a parachuter land on the roof of the Hyatt on 5th Avenue around 9:55 p.m. Seattle Police dispatch received a call at 9:30 p.m. but did not send officers.
- Space Needle officials confirmed they are reviewing security footage and assisting the Seattle Police Department. Public Affairs Officer Brian Pritchard stated the jumpers face potential trespassing charges.
- Authorities have not identified the two men, described only as white males in their late 20s. Officials noted that it does not appear either of the jumpers sustained injuries during the incident.
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The Seattle Police Department is searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the city’s iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure. The jumpers face trespassing charges, according to a report provided by Public Affairs Officer Brian Pritchard. The BASE jumpers purchased tickets and entered the Space Needle at about 8:50 p.m. Friday, according to the Seattle Police Department.…
Seattle police searching for two men who parachuted from Space Needle
The Seattle Police Department is searching for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the city's iconic Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge and parachuted down from the 605-foot structure.
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