Dozens leap off hanging bridge in Sochi annual base jump festival

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Dozens of base jumping enthusiasts from different countries took part in an annual base jumping festival in Sochi, Russia.

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SOCHI (REUTERS) - Dozens of base-jumping enthusiasts from different countries took part in an annual base-jumping festival in Sochi, Russia on Saturday (Oct 13).
Daredevils leapt off a 207m-high bridge, taking in stunning views of the mountains surrounding the city.
This is the fourth time the festival has been held in Sochi.
Base-jumping is a popular activity in which parachutists jump from tall buildings, bridges and cliffs.
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