Seattle police are searching for two men who jumped from the Space Needle after climbing past barriers inside the observation deck, according to multiple reports. Authorities say the men climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle on Friday, flipped over the edge, and parachuted from the top of the 605-foot landmark. Coverage describes the men reaching the observation-deck area, sprinting toward the edge, climbing over the tall glass safety barrier, and deploying parachutes as they descended. Police are investigating the incident and have said the men could face criminal trespassing charges, with The New York Times reporting that charges are being pursued. The reports agree that the incident happened on Friday evening and prompted a police search. Details beyond the basic sequence of events—such as the men’s identities, whether anyone was injured, and how authorities are tracking them—are not provided in the excerpts. Police continue to look for the two suspects.
Seattle police search for two men who parachuted from the Space Needle
Key Points
- Seattle police search for two men after a jump from the Space Needle.
- The men climbed over the glass wall/safety barrier on the Space Needle’s observation deck.
- They parachuted from the 605-foot structure after jumping from the ledge.
- The incident prompts investigation and potential criminal trespassing charges.
- Police continue seeking the suspects; their identities are not provided in the reports.
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