Flying Frenchman falls in sea attempting 'flyboard' channel crossing
Zapata, a former jet-skiing champion, aimed to soar above the Channel 'like a bird' in the crossing from northern France to southern Eng.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2019-07-25 08:44 GMT
France: Franky Zapata attempted to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard and failed after falling into the sea in 15 minutes
Franky Zapata plunged into the water shortly after launching his record bid from near Calais.
Read | Flying Frenchman attempts pioneering Channel 'flyboard' crossing