Base jumper falls 400 feet after parachute fails

By ABC7
RUSSIA

The man jumped from a 400-foot power pole in March. It appears the snow on the ground cushioned his fall enough to save his life.

The man broke several bones, but incredibly, he has made a near full recovery and is able to walk again.

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