IN PICTURES: Police officer makes DEATH-DEFYING base jump
IN A LEAP of faith, the brave man falls a staggering 1,300 feet.
For this base jumper, who is a police officer by trade, it’s all about the thrill
The images alone are enough to make your stomach drop.
But for this base jumper, who is a police officer by trade, it’s all about the thrill.
Incredible footage shows Christopher Carnahan leaping from the iconic Balinghe River Bridge in China’s Guizhou province.
The 33-year-old hails from Los Angeles, California.
Christopher said: "I love the exhilaration."
Christopher said: “I love the exhilaration.
“The whole experience was transcending - to go from the big city to the countryside and smaller towns only to arrive beneath this massive structure slung across the valley.
“It was a breath-taking sight and I was really excited because I knew that within hours I would be jumping from that bridge while being cheered on by the locals and media.
“I’m always calm when I jump because of my years of practice but I still get just as excited.”
The images alone are enough to make your stomach drop
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Christopher started skydiving at just 19 years of age and instantly fell in love with the adrenaline rush.
He soon moved on to base jumping, which differs from skydiving in that jumpers launch from fixed objects with parachutes that are specially designed for fast openings.
Christopher said: “I have a very active and fit lifestyle which I believe keeps me prepared for all of my activities.
“I am inspired by challenge but the amazing people I meet along the way inspire me more - I consider myself very fortunate to have one of the most amazing and talented circle of friends.”
All of Christopher's eyewear is provided by Hoven Vision, clothing by Virus Sports Performance, Nutrition by GNARLY, and camera accessories by XSORIES