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This is the horrifying moment a man slides into the 20ft 'central void' of the 9/11 reflecting pool after hurling himself 30ft into the basin of the NYC memorial.
The man, who has not been identified, lay prostrate peering over the edge into the abyss before sliding himself forward and falling headfirst down to the bottom on Monday afternoon.
The jumper had already sustained an injury after throwing himself the 30ft into the basin of the memorial in front of terrified onlookers. Video showed a gash on his head and the water filled with blood.
The Fire Department quickly rushed to rescue the man from the central drop which is filled with around 18 inches of water. He reportedly told one of the officers he 'did this for his father.'
The man was rushed to a local hospital, complaining of 'back pain' and suffering from an injured leg. The area was reopened a short time later.