The Austrian-based firm said they reached a top speed of 253km/h and completed their flight in just over a minute before landing on Shelly Banks beach. But when the stunt came to the ESB’s attention, they described it as 'a serious safety incident'.
The ESB has blasted drinks firm Red Bull after three skydivers in wingsuits flew between Dublin’s iconic Poolbeg chimneys this morning. Experienced wingsuit operators Marco Furst, Marco Waltenspiel and Max Manow zoomed through the disused chimneys in a publicity stunt for Red Bull after jumping from a helicopter over Dublin Bay.
It was not consulted ahead of the skydive and did not give permission for it to take place. In a statement, ESB said the Poolbeg chimneys, while no longer in use, are “part of an operational site with regular maintenance and works being carried out”. READ MORE: Dunnes recalls: Bread, cereal and milk alternative among items pulled from sale over safety concerns
“ESB was not approached in relation to this Skydive and did not give permission for it to take place. ESB is currently undertaking work on the chimneys. As part of these works, there are steeplejacks working on one of the chimneys with ropes hanging from that chimney presently. There was potential for a very serious safety incident for the Skydivers involved, as well as the workers on the chimney.
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