Daredevils flying high in air ambulance fundraiser
Daredevil fundraisers were flung from the sky at heights of 200 feet as part of a bungee jump in aid of life saving air ambulances.
Ten people took part in a bungee jump event in Great Barr, Birmingham to raise cash for the Midlands Air Ambulance.
It was organised by Austin Sahoonta, the landlord of the Red Admiral Pub.
Mr Sahoonta, aged 39, from Great Barr, said: "The occasion was unbelievable, with so many people turning up.
"Events like this keeps the community and pub alive.
"Myself and other local residents wanted to raise money for the charity because we feel it is a deserving one.
"Air ambulance is close to many peoples hearts and has helped members of the community in the past."
Over eighty members turned up to show their support for the first time jumpers, which included Mr Sahoonta.
He added: "It was the first time for all of us bungee jumping.
"It was over 200 foot and the view was great from the top."
The bungee jump was believed to be the highest standing in the UK.
It towers at 200 feet which participants jump from in full body harnesses.
Each jumper was sponsored to take part and Austin hoped the event would raise at least £1,000 for the charity.
Midlands Air Ambulance is the largest operating in the UK, serving six midland counties, including the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
The charity has three aircraft, each with an individual crew.
They can respond within eight minutes to 90 per cent of the region.
Despite being one of the UK's largest and longest serving air ambulance organisation however, the charity relies solely on the support from the public and local businesses.
Each mission costs £2,500 and an excess of £6.5 million is needed each year to keep its three air ambulances operational.
For more information on the charities work visit www.countyairambulance.com.
