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Old 10-17-2012, 05:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A couple other stratospheric jumpers
Clifton M. McClure: Body temperature reached 108F yet he remained fully conscious. Doctors did not think that was even survivable.
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Nick Piantanida: First attempt: balloon failed and he landed into a garbage dump. Second attempt: he tried to jump from 123,000 ft but could not release his oxygen tube and ended up having to ride the craft back down. Third Flight: during the ascent his pressure suit failed and he explosively decompressed at 57,000 ft. He lingered for 4 months in a coma before dying.
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Very interesting stories Mike, thanks for posting them.
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Third Flight: during the ascent his pressure suit failed and he explosively decompressed at 57,000 ft.
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Wow I read the whole Nick Piantanida story. What an interesting guy. If it wasn't for his tragic end this would have made an awesome movie.
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Two fascinating stories. Thank you for sharing. Where you find this stuff amazes me.

...Nick's story: if he would have been successful in his 3rd attempt, what would his next challenge have been? (that guy was unstoppable)
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