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Robert M. climbs a chain linked fence surrounding a radio tower in Northern Va. Robert will BASE jump off of the 400 ft tower at 12:30pm. BASE (building, ariel, span, and earth) jumping is an extreme sport that has become illegal in many areas around the world because of its danger. Robert has been BASE jumping for two years in the Northern Va. area. (name shortened to protect the subject)

Photograph by James P. McLaughlin