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Parachutists Jump From New River Gorge Bridge
Tad Kellerman, a 19 year old University of Florida student, was among the first to leap from the 876 foot New River Gorge Bridge during Bridge Day. About 100 000 spectators attend yearly. Two jumpers were injured and no fatalities occurred this year.
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Fayetteville
W.va
Tad Kellerman
New River Gorge Bridge
Kellerman
University of Florida Electrical Engineering
Charleston
United States
Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
New River Gorge
Fayette County