August 3, 2007
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Impressive splat but nowhere near a record fall:
"Jersey skydiver Michael Holmes survived a two mile fall in New Zealand after his parachute failed...However, despite falling 12,000ft Michael survived. He fell into a blackberry bush at around 100 mph and suffered a punctured lung and broken ankle."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/jersey/content/articles/2006/12/20/michael_holmes_fall_feature.shtml
This month's Esquire has an interesting feature on what it's like to survive _____ . Mr. Holmes has an article which is accompanied by a few video captures, including one from 5 ft above impact.
Posted by: Rick T. at August 3, 2007 12:02 PM