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Helicopter rescue may cost the earth to base-jumper Ben Gibson

Sydney, Australia - He will receive bills and a fine

He was rescued "Too much" times and the rescue helicopter service is planning to present the bill to the young Australian who is mad about the base-jumping. He was rescued for the umpteenth time by a Blue Mountains helicopter ambulance alerted by Ben’s brother after he clung onto the rocks of the mountain he jumped from. Rescue squad captain John Buchtmann, angry with the young, said: "It’s pure and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126682
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2005 16:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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