An investigation is underway after a video shows a jet boat plunging nearly 30 feet over an AB. waterfall.
The footage shows Dusty Friesen dropping with his boat over Lundbreck Falls, located just east of the B.C. border.
Many witnesses captured the moment as the vessel went over the edge of the roughly 29-foot drop and into the water below.
Friesen says the stunt was part of an effort to break the world record for the highest natural waterfall descent in a jet boat.
However, both Dawson Creek RCMP and conservation officers are now investigating the incident following the jump.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police have not released further details about the probe.
Friesen says he does not believe he broke any laws, and maintains the attempt was done with a larger purpose in mind.
He also says he researched the Alberta Parks website ahead of time, checking for any restrictions in the Crowsnest River area to determine whether launching or running the falls was prohibited.
Friesen adds his goal is to eventually monetize stunts like this in order to help support conservation efforts. No one was injured in the stunt, and the boat surprisingly stayed in good shape.
-Noah Abel
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