Firefighter describes speedy rescue of base jumper clinging to building

Home / New Zealand / AucklandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·21 Oct, 2026 08:05 PM3 mins to read‌Fire & Emergency pulled a man through a window 23-storeys above ground after a failed parachuting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYA firefighter responding to this week’s rescue of a base jumper in Auckland’s CBD says the man told emergency services he “didn’t have much left in him”.A 22-year-old Belgian national is claiming responsibility for two base jumps from central Auckland buildings – one in September and one late-night Tuesday.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.