Extreme Athlete Dean Potter Killed During Illegal Base Jump Off 7,500 ft. Peak (PHOTOS)

by Jim Hoft Aug. 2, 2018 12:11 amMay. 18, 2015 11:21 am

Extreme Athlete Killed During Illegal Base Jump Off 7,500 Peak

Yosemite National Park spokesman says 43-year-old Dean Potter died in unlawful jump.

Dean Potter took his dog on a base jump in 2014.

Deceased BASE jumping legend Dean Potter was famous for pushing the boundaries http://t.co/jcr1MuappB pic.twitter.com/Sz2pjKiQOW

— ITV News (@itvnews) May 18, 2015

RIP Dean Potter, your death has shattered the climbing community. A true Yosemite legend. pic.twitter.com/KML2tWeXtr

— Harry (@HarrisonCribb) May 17, 2015

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