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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World

Man jumps over Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon jump
Witnesses said a man taking photographs of the Grand Canyon suddenly jumped across a ravine half a mile deep to capture the sunset - after drinking a six-pack of beer Photograph: Hans van der Vorst/SWNS
Grand Canyon jump
The man prepares to jump back from the outcrop Photograph: Hans van der Vorst/SWNS
Grand Canyon jump
Holding his camera and tripod in one hand, he makes the leap Photograph: Hans van der Vorst/SWNS
Grand Canyon jump
The man lands, clutching the rocky outcrop with his one free hand. These pictures were taken by Hans van de Vorst, an amateur photographer Photograph: Hans van der Vorst/SWNS
Grand Canyon jump
General view of the Grand Canyon and the gap the man jumped Photograph: Hans van der Vorst/SWNS
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