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If the idea of BASE jumping from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls has you interested and scared at the same time, a tandem jump with a professional BASE jumper, might be just what your fear-factor needs.

If you haven’t seen this crazy video of a trampoline BASE jump from the Perrine Bridge, it’s definitely worth the ten second watch, and it’s a testament to the craziness that’s weaved into the soul of an extreme athlete.

I'm sure of the exact age of the jumper because the video description doesn't mention it, but it's the youngest I've ever seen pull it off. I applaud whoever this kid is for having courage beyond my own.

What would you do? What would you do if you could upgrade or add one thing to make Twin Falls better?

There are a few ways to help prevent these moments from happening and that is by upgrading and making the bridge a little safer.

This week, many in the Magic Valley took to social media to commend the unknown individual(s) who taped a sign near the Perrine Bridge that read, "You R Needed, You R Loved." It was a beautiful gesture, and every single person who commented on the Facebook post shared earlier in the week was moved by it.

Lane closures have been planned for the evening of Jan 17, to install wiring for lights on the Perrine Bridge.

The Perrine Bridge will get new upgraded lighting next week that will force the closure of some lanes while crews work

What would be the scariest ways to die in Twin Falls and the Magic Valley?

Emergency crews responded to the Snake River Canyon Monday morning in Twin Falls to assist a BASE jumper that got hurt on landing

Sergeant Mike Wendler is coming home.

An incident on the Hansen Bridge has halted traffic in both directions while inspections on the Perrine Bridge has traffic backed up heading into Twin Falls

Inspections on the Perrine Bridge will cause traffic delays in the next couple weeks

A man has being recognized for helping Twin Falls Police save the life of another man at the Perrine Bridge earlier this summer

BASE jumping is illegal in national parks and just about everywhere else.

The money raised alone from speeding citations on Kimberly Road could probably cover the show's expenses. As far as the view is concerned, it would be nearly impossible to top, especially from a boat or kayak on the Snake River below.

An unforeseen issue during construction on North Blue Lakes in Twin Falls has slowed traffic crossing the Perrine Bridge.

Deputies aren’t surprised.

A traffic light near the Perrine Bridge is set to be replaced this summer as plans move forward to make improvement to U.S. Highway 93

The afternoon also aims at raising awareness of the sad reality of veteran suicide, which claimed more than 500 lives in 2018 and continues to happen at a high rate in the country, according to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs annual suicide prevention report.