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THE PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO “DARING” CLIFF PICS

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PIC FROM CATERS NEWS – (PICTURED: Luis Fernando Candela hangs from the cliff face ) – Talk about rock hard abs! These incredible photographs show a daredevil hanging over a 10,000ft drop with nothing but his abs holding him up. The photographs, taken in Pedra do Telegrafo, Brazil, show daredevil Luis Fernando Candela, hanging from a cliff face with spectacular views of the Pedra Branca national park in the background. Luis, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was photographed by his terrified girlfriend on Saturday 21 November as she watched her boyfriend show incredible strength to hang from the rock. SEE CATERS COPY.

THE PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO PICS

Each year thousands flock to one of Rio de Janeiro’s favorite spots to take a death defying, instagram worthy pic. These Pedra do Telégrafo pics are taking instagram by storm. People can be seen doing everything from hanging upside down by their feet to partnered acrobatics, all while 10,000 feet above the ground. Or are they?

The Pedra do Telégrafo hike is considered steep for your average Joe, but it is by no means death defying. The sweeping ocean views are reason enough to make the climb, but tricking a few instagram followers; for many that’s worthy motivation. Instagram is filled with “daring” Pedra do Telégrafo cliff pics. The reality though, is quite different from the framing. Check out the pics below for a full explanation.

CLIMBING SAFETY VS DARING INSTAGRAM PICS

We love to climb! We love great adventures! We love safety tips! Check out this link from Climbing.com , reminding us all that climbing safety doesn’t have to be restrictive but rather, realistic. We wish everyone a safe and real climbing season.

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