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Ontario man survives Niagara Falls barrel plunge stunt
Karel Soucek a Hamilton Ontario motorcycle stuntman rode a cushioned steel barrel over Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls in 75 mph drop. He survived with a gash needing seven stitches and minor abrasions. Barrel landed on rocks. he was treated and released. The stunt drew a minor charge for performing without permission and faces a possible fine.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Niagara
Horseshoe Falls
Karel Soucek
Hamilton
Soucek
Czechoslovakia
Niagara Parks
Greater Niagara General Hospital
Lee Malloy
North Pale
U.s.-Canadian
Cpl
Jacek Slater
Niagara Parks Police
Slater
Niagara River
Dave Fountain
Burlington