Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Two Men Jump from Seattle's Space Needle
Two men climbed the Space Needle in Seattle, which is a very tall building.
They jumped off with parachutes, which is called BASE jumping.
The police are looking for them because they might have broken the law.
BASE jumping is very dangerous because you have to open the parachute very quickly.
The men used real tickets to get into the Space Needle and then put on helmets before jumping.
The police don't know where they landed.
Two men jumped from the Space Needle in Seattle using parachutes.
The jump occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Friday.
The men entered the Space Needle with valid tickets and wore helmets during the jump.
Police are searching for the men, who could face trespassing charges.
BASE jumping is an extreme and dangerous sport involving jumps from fixed structures.
- Who
- Two unidentified white men in their late 20s
- What
- BASE jump from the Space Needle
- When
- 8:50 p.m. on Friday
- Where
- Seattle, Washington
- Why
- Motivation unknown, but likely for the thrill of the stunt
Adventurers
Authorities
Motivation for the Jump
Adventurers
The men likely sought an adrenaline rush and the thrill of performing a daring stunt.
Authorities
The authorities view the jump as a reckless and illegal act that endangered public safety.
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Time of Incident
- 8:50 p.m. on Friday
- Height of Jump
- 605 feet
- Potential Charges
- Trespassing
- Description of Jumpers
- White men in their late 20s
