Man walks from Asia to Europe on a slackline 165 metres above sea level: Video
Estonian Jaan Roose completed a 1,074-metre walk from Asia to Europe on a slackline set up across Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge.
Roose walked for 47 minutes on a slackline connecting the European and Asian sides of the Turkish capital on Sunday, September 15, as reported by Reuters.
Suspended 165 metres above sea level, Roose disclosed that the slackline stretched above the bustling traffic made the challenge even more intense.
"The slackline is stretched above the bridge from one side to the other, above the cars. Cars are distracting while walking — the nonstop flow of cars passing by. It's so much noise because they're making a siren while I'm walking on it. And also, I could hear the helicopters, the planes flying around because it's a city environment," Roose said.
He also explained that city environments present a unique challenge compared to natural settings, making the crossing even more difficult. "In a city environment, it's always harder to walk slacklines than somewhere in nature," he noted, emphasising the importance of staying focused.
Despite the challenges, Roose was able to appreciate the stunning views of Istanbul during brief moments of rest. "I had moments where I needed to rest my arms because they were getting cramped, and during that time, I was able to watch the Old City and the nice view of the city of Istanbul," he said, calling the experience "unique" as it allowed him to walk from one continent to another.
