| Peter Debernardi and Geoffrey Petkovich both of Niagara Falls were the first
team to go over in the same barrel. Positioned head to head in the ten foot steel
barrel, the contraption was launched into the Niagara River from the back of a
truck at approximately 150 metres (492 ft) above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Once over the Falls, it crested and floated for several minutes close to the
base. And nearing the Canadian shore, members of the daredevil's support crew
snagged it with grappling hooks. When the hatch was opened, Debernadi and Petkovich
emerged with minor injuries. Climbing the bank to the Scenic Tunnels, they refused
medical attention and were transported to the Niagara Parks Police Office. Here
they were charged with infractions under the Niagara Parks Act.
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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. |
