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Police search two men charged after Space Needle parachute jump

7/27/2026

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Jumpers Parachute Needle

Seattle Police are searching for two men in their 20s who parachuted from the 605-foot Space Needle on July 24.
The men entered at 8:50 p.m., were filmed, retrieved helmets, ran to a glass, climbed over it, did a back flip and jumped.
Police say the jumpers face trespassing charges and Space Needle confirmed the stunt, is reviewing footage and said it precedes the Seafair Torchlight Parade and Bite of Seattle.

Summary

Jumpers BASE-jump

Two jumpers BASE-jumped, one landing on the Hyatt roof at 201 5th Avenue and the other near Seattle Center.
Social media warned the stunt could force the Space Needle to add bag searches, raise ticket prices, and said a spokesperson confirmed officials are reviewing footage and cooperating with the General Investigation Unit.
The jump follows a 2024 BASE jump from Seattle’s Graystone building and is compared to an Empire State Building scaling.

History

Historical Context

In 1979, amid New York’s fiscal crisis, soaring crime and the 1977 blackout that left the city in chaos, the City Council—signed by Mayor Ed Koch—passed an anti-climbing ordinance penalizing unauthorized ascents of the Empire State Building with a $500 fine or up to 30 days jail. Today, Seattle’s Space Needle faces similar security reviews as BASE-jumpers echo those historic climbs.

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Jumpers Parachute Needle

Seattle Police are searching for two men in their 20s who parachuted from the 605-foot Space Needle on July 24.
The men entered at 8:50 p.m., were filmed, retrieved helmets, ran to a glass, climbed over it, did a back flip and jumped.
Police say the jumpers face trespassing charges and Space Needle confirmed the stunt, is reviewing footage and said it precedes the Seafair Torchlight Parade and Bite of Seattle.

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