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Nik Wallenda walks on tightrope across active volcano in Nicaragua

Daredevil Nik Wallenda made jaws drop across the globe Wednesday night when he crossed a steel cable above a Nicaraguan volcano on live television. Wallenda had to wear a gas mask during his heart-pounding mission due to the volcano’s toxic fumes. It took him approximately 31 minutes to cross the 1,800 foot tightrope.
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