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2 men sought after parachuting from Seattle's Space Needle
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Two men illegally parachuted from the top of Seattle's 605-foot Space Needle on the evening of July 24 after climbing over the glass wall, prompting a police investigation.
- The men, described as White males in their late 20s, entered the attraction with tickets, were seen scouting the top level, donned helmets, and jumped off the ledge performing a backflip before parachuting away.
- Their exact landing location is unknown, and it is unclear if either sustained injuries; both remain at large and face trespassing charges.
- The stunt follows a recent fatal BASE jumping incident in Utah on June 14, where two experienced jumpers died in a remote canyon area.
- Authorities are seeking public assistance with information about the Space Needle incident and can be contacted at 206-625-5011.
