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Skydive between Dublin’s Poolbeg chimneys defended after ESB criticises ‘serious safety incident’

Red Bull says it had permission from relevant authorities for stunt which saw three men leap from helicopter at sunrise on Friday

Footage posted on social media shows Red Bull’s Marco Fürst, Marco Waltenspiel and Max Manow flying between the two chimneys on Friday morning after jumping from a helicopter. Photograph:Red Bull Content Pool/Max Manow
Footage posted on social media shows Red Bull’s Marco Fürst, Marco Waltenspiel and Max Manow flying between the two chimneys on Friday morning after jumping from a helicopter. Photograph:Red Bull Content Pool/Max Manow
Sarah Slater
Fri May 31 2024 - 19:58

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