His 2.7m long 1.5m diameter cylindrical-shaped barrel with fibreglass mouldings
at either end was insulated with liquid foam. Equipped with a snorkel for breathing
and two eye holes to look out, his trip took approximately 3.2 seconds. But he
then became trapped in dangerous waters below the Falls inside his bright red
barrel. After 45 minutes he was rescued by his ground crew, suffering cuts and
bruises, an injury to his left arm and a chipped tooth. He was fined $500 for
his stunt.
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.
