[yah]

What a great job of maintaining body control throughout the jump. If it had been a cliff/bridge jump into water, he probably would've nailed it. Maybe if the paddy were a little deeper?

[rohmell]

Originally Posted by Necrotic Bowel ↗

He had mental issues and no
job, so probably was a DR member.

...And probably lived in the WC.

[spycosis]

Originally Posted by Rexy ↗

Can’t be certain, might have been determined on the fall.

I disagree. There is a certain clarity of thought that comes when facing what you think is certain death. The "problems" of life are instantly put in perspective. Only terminally ill people have a good reason to kill themselves, everyone else will realize on the way down that any life is better than no life.

[rohmell]

Constructive criticism/advice to all videographers: If you're going to record jumpers, make sure you have a clear, unobstructed view of the ground area below the jumper.

[Rexy]

Originally Posted by spycosis ↗

I disagree. There is a certain clarity of thought that comes when facing what you think is certain death. The "problems" of life are instantly put in perspective. Only terminally ill people have a good reason to kill themselves, everyone else will realize on the way down that any life is better than no life.

It can’t be guaranteed, we will never know what he was thinking. You only understand it from your perspective. While the majority of people think your way, there is some who think differently and have been dealt or made bad circumstances for themselves which they don’t want to try fixing because it takes a lot of effort, particularly if at an elderly age.

While it is selfish to do if at least one person or pet cares about you (excluding terminal illness), no one actually has true authority to stop someone as it is their life and choice, and they will do it regardless if they are truly determined.

[houseoftechno]

Originally Posted by Rexy ↗

It can’t be guaranteed, we will never know what he was thinking. You only understand it from your perspective. While the majority of people think your way, there is some who think differently and have been dealt or made bad circumstances for themselves which they don’t want to try fixing because it takes a lot of effort, particularly if at an elderly age.

While it is selfish to do if at least one person or pet cares about you (excluding terminal illness), no one actually has true authority to stop someone as it is their life and choice, and they will do it regardless if they are truly determined.

Statistically, he probably experienced instant regret mid-air. This regret has permanence as well:

A literature review (Owens 2002) summarized 90 studies that have followed over time people who have made suicide attempts that resulted in medical care. Approximately 7% (range: 5-11%) of attempters eventually died by suicide, approximately 23% reattempted non-fatally, and 70% had no further attempts.

[Spiffyfable]

I'm not sure I could climb that tower... even if there was a pile of pussy at the top

[Cryptkeeper]

You gotta love women, their chorus of screams really adds to a post.

[spycosis]

Originally Posted by Rexy ↗

It can’t be guaranteed, we will never know what he was thinking.

No, you're absolutely right, we can't know that. But I'd put money on it that he regretted it.

[Gore Whore]

People in shithole countries always try to sit them up.

Clearly beyond help but I'm sure if you can get them upright they'll be able to walk it off