Statue of Liberty Leap Lands Parachutist in Jail
- Share via
United Press International
NEW YORK — A parachutist leaped from the Statue of Liberty’s torch Thursday and floated unharmed 305 feet to the ground, officials said. U.S. Park Rangers arrested Australian-born Nicholas Feteris, 25, and charged him with trespassing and with parachuting without a license.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
