This just underscores why I'll likely never go skydiving. Have you ever been? Would you like to some day?The previous year, in 2008, there were 30 fatalities over the course of 2.6 million jumps, accordÂing to the United States Parachute Association. For tandem jumps the rate was even lower: Only 0.0003% of jumpers perished.
Pretty good odds, you never think you'll be one of the .0003% of people that die and frankly, she's lucky she didn't and Dave is lucky to be alive as well. The guy is certainly a hero for sacrificing his body to save hers. An amazingly selfless act.
I think I would have when I was younger, but now there is no appeal for me. I just have too much to lose. I realize I'm probably more likely to die each time I step in my car, but still...
Thousands of times more so. One of my goals is to go carless in my everyday life in the next few years. It'll require some luck as far as jobs and housing go, but it's definitely possible.I realize I'm probably more likely to die each time I step in my car, but still...