Canadian daredevil launches jet boat off 39-foot waterfall in claimed world-record stunt: WATCH

Dusty Friesen, who posts under the name @DustyDoeser on social media, sent his boat — appropriately named "Dent" — over Lundbreck Falls in Alberta on May 25 in what he claims is a world-record attempt for the highest naturally flowing waterfall ever jumped in a jet boat.According to Alberta tourism officials, the twin falls plunge roughly 39 feet into the canyon below.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKLundbreck Falls cascades through the Alberta foothills during the summer season.(vadimgouida / Getty Images)While Guinness World Records reportedly does not currently track this particular category (apparently there aren't too many people crazy enough to try it), Friesen has been more than happy to make his case publicly.Video of the stunt has exploded online, and for good reason.

It’s incredible.Remarkably, Friesen and Dent both survived the plunge unscathed.But kids, please do not try this at home.And lest you think this was some spur-of-the-moment decision made after a few too many beers around a campfire, Friesen says there was actually quite a bit of preparation involved."The water was low enough that I could stand out right on top in my hip waders," Friesen said during an appearance on the Overheard Podcast this week.

"I eyed my line.Actually, when I first showed up, the line I decided in my head, I changed it the next day."Friesen explained that he spent time studying the rocks near the lip of the falls and ultimately adjusted his approach to avoid being thrown and rolled."The reason I changed is because the water wasn't crazy high," he said.

"The lip has rocks — jagged rocks hanging out.I thought if I rub one of them at the lip, that'll start tossing me into a barrel roll."Duncan Oban and Maxime Nocher of Team Monaco compete during the E1 Lake Como GP on Lake Como, Italy, on April 25, 2026.

(Marco Rinaldi/NurPhoto)As insane as the stunt appears, Friesen insists safety was a priority."I made sure that I had personnel down below to make sure no...