Death Thrill Tourism
Jumping off a cliff with a parachute is a big success in the Bernese Oberland. Secretive in their own countries where their sport is illegal, base jumpers from Australia, America and Britain have set their sights on the little village of Lauterbrunnen, which has become a Mecca for this extreme sport. And their presence has been well received. After nearly being banned, the pros of the cliffs managed to reverse the local mindset and were finally able convince the last of the reluctant villagers. Today, between little arrangements and tourism revenues, there is something in it for everyone. The sport continues to gain popularity, and even the alarming list of fatal accidents, shown in detail on the base jumpers website, has failed to deter a new generation of fans from attempting the jump. And this time, it is the pros themselves who are worried.
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