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Daredevil Base Jumps from Istanbul's Iconic Galata Tower

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Turkish extreme sports enthusiast Cengiz Kocak decided to attempt an extremely dangerous stunt over the weekend, a base jump from Istanbul's historic Galata Tower, which stands at a mere 220 feet tall. Tourists milling about the iconic landmark were joined by locals on the ground below to watch the foolhardy jump as the crowd made room for the daredevil to land.

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