Moroccan tightrope walker thrills Chileans with skyscraper sortie

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A Moroccan tightrope walker delighted Chileans on their daily commute in Santiago on Wednesday by crossing two skyscrapers in the capital.

Mustafa Danguir, commonly known as "Danger", made the crossing on a metal cable 75 metres (246 feet) from the ground.

Danger already has a Guinness record under his belt for a 2010 crossing in Spain from a height of 180 metres (590 feet).

The Santiago tightrope event is to promote a circus festival in Chile that showcases local talent,