Posted on 07/16/2011 5:25:17 PM PDT by nuconvert
A skydiver's worst fear is having the parachute fail to properly deploy, and if this occurs at 15,000 feet, death would seem certain. But Michael Holmes is living proof that humans are remarkably resilient, and that blind luck -- or miracles -- sometimes come into play. Holmes, whose frightening plunge was captured on video (see below), landed in dense vegetation and not only survived with only moderate injuries, he continues to skydive
Holmes' amazing ordeal, which occurred five years ago in New Zealand, will be featured Sunday night at 10 and 10:30 (Eastern and Pacific) in the National Geographic series, "The Indestructibles,"which showcases miraculous survival stories. The network has combined video from Holmes' helmet-cam and that of fellow skydiver Jonathan King, who watched helplessly as his friend spiraled toward earth, his chute only partially deployed, from nearly three miles high.
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Bad Luck Bear. I watched an Army type pop a streamer and deploy reserve without cutting away when I was a kid playing at Lakehurst, NJ. Saw the bounce. That did not stop me from jumping as an adult though. Waiting in line to board for my second jump, saw a guy have to cut away and deploy his reserve. Worked fine. No bounce. It usually just requires a cool head and a little luck. That MSGT apparently had used all his luck chips. Good thing he had a cool head.
LOL.
Not giving up has a lot to do with it.
blueskys & fairwinds scr97
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