Since records have been kept (1981) 140 BASE jumpers have died in the sport. In the last three years, 13 or 14 jumpers have died per year. I've personally known one.
Search the internet for the BASE Fatality List.
On average about twenty people in the UK die a year. The majority of these are people who do it for an averqage charity cause.
On average, around 10-20 people die each year from jumping off the George Washington Bridge.
people die
if they fall and hit their heads on a rock
It is estimated that there are around 125 suicides each year where people jump off of a United States bridge. Barriers have been added to prevent these suicides.
The number of deaths from jumping off cliffs varies widely and is influenced by factors such as location, the height of the cliff, and the circumstances surrounding the jump. While specific global statistics are hard to quantify, incidents often occur during activities like base jumping, cliff diving, or suicide. Local authorities may report fatalities, but comprehensive data is limited. Overall, it's essential to prioritize safety and mental health support to reduce such tragedies.
More people die playing lawn bowls than any other sport. forget base jumping just kneeling over in this game can cause a severe heart attack. LOL But it is true :)
Sven Eriksson - ski jumping - died in 1992.
According to the International Hunter Education Association, about 1,000 people die each year in hunting accidents worldwide. However, the number can vary depending on factors such as location, hunting practices, and safety regulations.
the cord can snap
Only 6000 peoples but there where a couple of people who were hanging on the towers but few died when they fell of the towers