Monday, June 18, 2012

Wallendas have rich history, not without tragedy



FILE- In this July 18, 1970 file photo, daredevil Karl Wallenda nears the end of his tightrope walk across Tallulah Gorge, Ga. On Friday, June 15, 2012, Karl’s great grandson, Nick Wallenda, will attempt a high wire walk over Niagara Falls on live television, hoping to write his famous family's name into the 153-year-old legend of daredevils who've "conquered" the natural wonder. (AP Photo/Bob Schutz, File) When Nik Wallenda sets out for his tightrope walk over Niagara Falls late Friday, he'll be adding another chapter to his family's storied daredevil history which dates back more than two centuries. Wallenda has said he is disappointed he is being made to wear a tether by the event's sponsor, ABC, since his family has performed over the years without such safety precautions.





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