Two Men Parachute From Space Needle After Stealthy Ascent
Seattle police are looking for two men who purchased tickets to the Space Needle, went to the restroom to put on helmets, climbed over the glass wall of the observation deck, and parachuted from the 605-foot structure on a Friday…
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Seattle police are investigating an incident where two individuals are alleged to have parachuted from the Space Needle on a Friday night. The two men reportedly purchased tickets to access the iconic landmark before allegedly carrying out the daring stunt.
According to preliminary reports, the individuals entered a restroom within the Space Needle to don helmets. Following this, they are said to have climbed over the glass wall of the observation deck, which stands at 605 feet above the ground. Subsequently, they deployed parachutes and descended from the structure.
The Seattle Police Department has confirmed they are seeking information to identify and locate the two men involved. Further details regarding the exact timeline of the event and any potential witnesses are still being gathered. The motivation behind the jump and whether any permits or prior arrangements were made have not been disclosed.
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