Jaan Roose crosses Messina Strait on a slackline

Estonian slackliner makes history with Messina crossing

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Three-time slacklining world champ and Hollywood stuntman, Jaan Roose, walks across the Messina Strait as the first man in history – covering over 3.6km above the churning waters.

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