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Jaan Roose walked over 150m in the air above Rotterdam

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Video. Estonian slackliner struggles to balance on ropey crossing over river

Updated: 13/08/2022 - 7:00 GMT+2

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 625 metre crossing between Rotterdam's two tallest buildings, 188 metres above the river Maas. Roose holds several world records, yet the high winds posed a great challenge for him on his 49 minute walk between The Rotterdam building and Zalmhaven tower.

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