It91裸聊视频檚 one of the few floating bridges in the world, and it sits centrally on top of beautiful Okanagan lake. An iconic structure that worked as a vital social link between West Kelowna, downtown Kelowna and beyond.

You may know it as the William R. Bennett Bridge, but what stood in its place before? Before it91裸聊视频檚 replacement in 2008, the Okanagan Lake Bridge, built in 1958, was also referred to as the Kelowna Floating Bridge.

With hundreds of thousands of cars making the trip across the bridge, some individuals chose to take advantage of the floating bridge91裸聊视频檚 height for a thrilling summertime activity.

91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e jumped off the bridge many times throughout the years. The first jump was in 1994, the last jump was probably in 2000,91裸聊视频� said long-time Kelowna local who goes by Neil Cameron.

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Cameron said it was usually after a long summer day hanging out in the City Park area.

91裸聊视频淭he jump was the last activity to complete before we went home,91裸聊视频� he said.

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Cameron described the experience as 91裸聊视频渁 bit of a rite of passage.91裸聊视频� He said whenever he had a friend visiting or met someone new to the area, he91裸聊视频檇 always make a trip down to the bridge and would always jump from the east side.

91裸聊视频淲e jumped from the railing, but others who were braver climbed higher.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淪omeone took some spray paint and painted the side of the railing where the drop off started, we would always jump a few meters past that just to be sure,91裸聊视频� he said.

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There91裸聊视频檚 no doubt that the jump came with some danger. The term 91裸聊视频渏ump at you91裸聊视频檙e own risk,91裸聊视频� was well thought of for those taking the chance.

91裸聊视频淚f you don91裸聊视频檛 hit the drop off it could be extremely dangerous and possibly life-altering,91裸聊视频� said Cameron.

Bridge jumping at the popular location came with a risk of breaking the law. Cameron said it was never recommended due to the likelihood of suffering from an injury, but people still did it.

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91裸聊视频淚 was a bit sad to see the old bridge go, I know we needed an upgrade but it was just so iconic.91裸聊视频�

Were you brave enough to make the jump?