Bobby Leach, a native of Cornwall, England survived a plunge over the Horseshoe
Falls in a cylindrical steel barrel on July 25, 1911. As a result of the trip,
he spent six months in the hospital recuperating from numerous fractures and other
injuries.
Years later, at the age age of 67, Bobby Leach went on a tour with his daughter
to Australia and New Zealand when tragedy struck.
On April 29, 1925 while walking on a street in New Zealand, he slipped on
an orange peel. After developing complications his leg had to be amputated. He
contracted gangrene poisoning and died.
Travel Niagara would like to thank Royal Specialty Sales for their gracious assistance
in this production of our daredevil gallery. During your stay in Niagara Falls
be sure to pick up a copy of their most recent publication The Magic of Niagara by noted Niagara watcher
George Bailey.
Make The Magic of Niagara a great memento of
your visit to Niagara Falls. 65 fully illustrated pages detailing Niagara's glorious
past. Available at gift shops throughout the Niagara Region.
