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Derek McCarty
"My whole system was shutting down, that's the best way to put it."
The Story
Derek was staying in a hostel in Australia, two girls asked Derek and his friend to do a Bungee Jump with them. He was terrified. Up on the platform he froze, his life flashed in front of his eyes. Would he jump?
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A lot of our contributors had life changing experiences in Australia. Whether it was sky-diving, ocean-walking or bungee-jumping our brave Days Like This contributors faced their fears or went thrill seeking. You can access similar stories, which include video footage, by clicking the contributors name below:
Clare Smyth went sky-diving in Australia.
Peggy Hghes went Ocean-Walking.
Comments
Name: Peggy Hughes
Date: 23/07/2008
Comment: Congratulations Derek.That was quite an achievement something to write home about.
Do you know what I think was most impressive?
You did it on your own with nobody holding your hand.
Well done you !
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