Man’s 100-helium balloon flight over Africa

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A British adventurer has flown 25km (15.5 miles) across South Africa suspended from 100 helium balloons.

Tom Morgan, from Bristol, reached heights of 8,000ft (2,438m) while strapped to a camping chair.

The 38-year-old spent two days inflating balloons ahead of the flight, which he described as “unbelievably cool”.

After several failed attempts there was just enough helium left for one last try..

Note: This story is auto-generated from ‘BBC News’ syndicated feed and has not been edited by Africa Prime News staff.

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