American Nik Wallenda to walk tightrope across Niagara Falls

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Channel: News Direct · 2012 · News & Politics

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Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda plans to walk on a high-wire over the iconic Horseshoe Falls on Friday night. The tightrope will stretch 1,800 feet from the US side of the falls to Canada at a height of 200 feet above the water. Wallenda will be tethered to the five-inch cable in case he falls. The walk starts at 10:30pm and is expected to take 40 minutes. As many as 150,000 people are expected to visit area venues to view the event. 
SOURCES: MarionStar.com

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