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- Took the plunge on what operators call the longest rope swing in the US, spanning two 500-foot rock cliffs in Moab, Utah.
- Video by Andy Lewis shows her leaping, swinging like a giant pendulum, then being hauled back to the top of the red rocks.
- She told onlookers she had "never done anything like this before" and clearly loved every second, inspiring the crew.
- Moab Swingers say the swing is designed for anyone, including elderly people, children, and those with disabilities.
- Fans shared the heart stopping clip online; Andy exclaimed "what a legend" at her fear defying leap.
A 78-year-old woman became a daredevil last week when she decided to go ‘rope swinging’ for the first time.
Barbara took the plunge at what operators are calling the longest rope swing in the US—hung between two 500-foot rock cliffs in the desert of Moab, Utah.
Andy Lewis, co-founder of Moab Swingers, shot a video of the heart-stopping moment, with Barbara saying she’s “never done anything like this before”.
The footage below shows Barbara leaping off the cliff’s edge and swinging like a giant pendulum, before being hauled back to the top of the red rocks.
“I was fully inspired,” said Andy. “To be able to do what she was doing at 78— what a legend!”
“She loved every second of it.
“We really try to design the swing so anyone can use it, including elderly people, children and those with disabilities.
“So it’s great seeing it taken full advantage of,” he concluded.
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