>> with a quick prayer, 165 feet in the air, he takes the plunge. >> just forced myself to go off the edge. it's kind of as close as i've gotten to flying. it's an incredible feeling, you know, that i haven't felt anywhere else. >> but only seconds later tragedy strikes. unexpectedly, his harness rips from his ankles. he's heading straight down at 80 miles per hour when he hits the water. the impact is as strong as a high-speed car crash. >> all i could hear was myself screaming. as soon as i hit it, i was, like, oh, man, something's gone wrong. my only thought when i hit the water was, dude, you need to get to the surface right now. >> remarkably, he remains conscious, and a bungee jump employee helps pull him to safety. >> my lungs felt very small, but i was thinking, i'm winded. i just need to lie down.