Anil Satwik
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If you’re ever in Zimbabwe, don’t miss the chance to take a swim in The Devil’s Pool, a small lagoon, enclosed by rocks, on the edge of one of the biggest, most beautiful waterfalls in the world, Victoria Falls. Set on
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February 12, 2008
Damn, just looking at this makes my palms sweat…
February 12, 2008
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February 12, 2008
brill pic’s
keep them coming
will lookforwards to them soon.
regard oy
February 12, 2008
great job done.
bring more on
February 12, 2008
My heart flutters just looking at that. I could never imagine actually being that close to that waterfall, let-alone hanging over the edge like some of these people.
February 12, 2008
Oh my god!!!!!!!!
February 12, 2008
Great collection - the latest National Geographic (I think) has a photo from this place - superb. Gives me vertigo just looking at them!
February 12, 2008
can’t u accidentally ever fall off the lagoon? i mean people are right on the edge here cant the water pressure just drag u over??
February 12, 2008
Wow that looks fun and krazy
February 12, 2008
OH MY GOD MY TURBAN IS DIRTY!
February 12, 2008
These folks are bonkers, crazy, loony, over the hill, nuts, suicidal, ramalamadingdong long gone, lacking in brain cells, etc.
How fuckin’ stupid can you get?
Remember: George W. Bush is the worst president in US History. He makes Millard Fillmore look like a statesman. And among world leaders in history, having not killed more than 70,000 people, he’s only a piker. The Japanese, Germans and Russians, the Burmese, the Congolese, the Ugandans, etc. must take first precedence there.
Always look both ways before crossing. Close cover before striking. Remember that coffee is served hot in these cups. Plastic bags are not toys and should not be used as condoms.
February 12, 2008
that looks just devine
February 12, 2008
it’s one thing putting yourself in danger, but bringing in your children is another thing!!
February 12, 2008
That looks so amazing. I would love to do that!
February 12, 2008
I want to be there - so beatifull
February 12, 2008
nice comment bin tuchis.. i can tell you think highly of yourself. look a bit harder and you’ll see a rambling idiot that thinks witty one liners and political jabs prove intelligence. don’t forget your glasses, jackace.
February 12, 2008
Looks kind a dangerous to me. Any accidents happened over there?
February 12, 2008
I don’t think so!
February 12, 2008
looks cool. but i dont think i would put my kids that close to it.
February 12, 2008
Cripes! Looks like a long way down…so beautiful though - must be alot of fun : )
February 12, 2008
that looks but i think there is something we aren’t seeing that makes it far less dangerous than it looks.
February 12, 2008
What kind of idiot puts their children in that kind of danger! And you thought Michael Jackson was bad!!!!! Chamone!
February 12, 2008
Eeek! I’m not that brave!
February 12, 2008
As cool as this may seem, the thing they do tell you about before they take your money is that there are parasites in the water. The parasites will swim in any way possible…cuts, eyes, even up your… :O
February 12, 2008
Holy crap, I’m dizzy already - are these people nuts?!!!
February 13, 2008
that is so irresponsible to put your kids in something so dangerous.
February 13, 2008
Is this for real? Did Photoshop have a hand in the images?
February 13, 2008
Great pictures. I think it’s not as dangerous as it looks. Take a look at picture #5 : it’s actually a silent pool at the side of the falls, where there is hardly any current. Between the pool and the void there’s about 1 meter of rock with only a minimal amount of water, upon which you can climb. See also photo #2 : the guy is standing on the edge, with no signs of currents around his legs.
I’d love to go there, and I think I might take my children with me. If my wife allowed us, that is…
February 13, 2008
Nah, it’s real. My friend was in Zambia all summer and took a few trips to Vic Falls. She’s got a few pictures there.
February 13, 2008
No, it’s not photoshopped, there’s a video floating around with people swimming in it.
February 13, 2008
Vic Falls is a beautiful place; it’s worth reminding ourselves that there are no indigenous people to see here because they are poverty-stricken. If only the tourists shown were confident that their money was going to the locals rather than Harare politicians or overseas investors. That’s enough ranting!
February 13, 2008
I cant believe I did not swim there when I was at the Vic Falls.. I did not know..
February 13, 2008
totally awesome place!
must feel amazing swimming there!
February 13, 2008
I wanna take a picture with me dangling my kid over the side holding onto his ankles
February 13, 2008
I just wonder how many of these people are still alive.
February 14, 2008
That’s completely insane! I must go there.
February 14, 2008
People don’t seem to fall off the edge, I guess the ridge of the pool stops you from taking the plunge…
February 14, 2008
Oh HELL no!
February 14, 2008
This is really spectacular! I’d like to be there…
February 14, 2008
my goodness!!! look at these pictures…makes me feel going to toilet….hehhehe
February 14, 2008
This is so beautiful and amazing! I want to be there! I go to the rivers here in beautiful Southern Oregon in the summer and swim and snorkel, but this is just too amazing. I want to experience this, too!
February 14, 2008
This is to the person who posted the comment about there being parasites in the water…I have a news flash for you; there are parasites in all bodies of water. That is WHY you should always shower or rinse off when you are done swimming in any natural body of water. It is not that bad, as long as you remember to use the common sense that you should have been born with!
February 14, 2008
wow thats amazing! i would be freaked out just looking at people in here!!
February 14, 2008
heres a video of it http://break.com/index/dangerous-swimming-pool.html
February 14, 2008
Those parents are nuts.
Once, on a (really tall) mountain in Korea, i saw some guy holding his young child less than 0.5 m away from the edge just to take pictures. If he had slipped on the icy rock… 0.0
February 14, 2008
Phew, that’s amazing. I’m getting nervous just looking at the pictures.
February 14, 2008
omg can sum1 plz tell me where that is ?? xxxxxxxx
February 14, 2008
It’s probably not as dangerous as you’d think. I wonder what percentage of people who have leaned over the edge have fallen off; probably lower than that of fatalities due to car accidents.
February 15, 2008
Che figata! Senza parole!!!
February 15, 2008
My sister did this while on Medical Elective in South Africa. She said it was the most surreal thing she’d done. The Photos she has are amazing. No one has ever fallen off the edge of the falls, you usually have someone holding your feet if you want to lean over the edge. If I ever get the chance, I’m certainly doing it and would subject my children to it too, if i eventually have any.
February 15, 2008
WOW there gamer than i am
February 15, 2008
Push the kid!
February 15, 2008
Awesome place. We went there on our honeymoon and
stayed at the Victoria Falls hotel.
I wish I’d known about it then, there was no
information about it at the time.
February 15, 2008
you americans are so fucking stupid, THE POOL IS SAFE you could swim your newborn baby in it AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN!1!!1 IT IS LIKE IN YOUR FANCY SWIM STADIUM !!11orwhateveryoushitheadscallit! STOP BEING SO PREJUDICED ABOUT THINGS THAT REALLY DONT MATTER A SHIT”!212!#!”3″!3″!#€#
February 15, 2008
As they have to jump a long way to get in, I wonder how they get out…..?
February 15, 2008
Jade: RTFP!
February 15, 2008
so cool. it does make you a little nervous to look at the photos. its says its in Zimbabwe.
February 15, 2008
Jesus Christ - just looking at these pictures makes my taint tighten up…
February 15, 2008
looks good but i was wondering if anyone has went over… that would be a picture
February 16, 2008
That’s really taking the risk of their life. To be frank, no one there to do thats, only people with eternal strenght that could look & stand at height. And your courage proven that it’s ‘OK’ to be there.
Thanks, it’s great shot.
February 16, 2008
I like with devil dance
perfect pic
February 16, 2008
That’s so cool. In all the tv specials about Victoria Falls (History channel etc) you’d think they would have talked about this.
February 16, 2008
crazy! i’d fall over the side!
February 16, 2008
This is almost as beautiful as the Hot Springs of NC.
February 16, 2008
If you think this is pretty you should visit Sliding Rock, in Brevard, NC. You slide down the water fall rocks but you better wear some thick pants.
February 16, 2008
have there ever been an accident in that area?? it looks dangerous
February 17, 2008
If you really had to suicide, what could be better than to come to a location like this, purify your mind, purify your body with a swim, and gently go over? Bloody marvellous - beats overdoses any time.
February 17, 2008
Those parents should have their children taken from them.
February 17, 2008
Oh my God, what are they looking for? jeopardizing the kid life, I don’t care what will happen to the old guys, but the kid….
February 17, 2008
Hahaha, good fun to read comments from scared visitors of this page. Surely nothing happens to anyone, think the kid still has his life intact and maybe with a good experience too
February 17, 2008
This looks absolutely terrifying! haha But beautiful though. I’ve got a severe phobia of heights so I could never do this. But WOW it’s gorgeous. Not sure i’d take my kids though.
February 17, 2008
thats crazy and fantastic…
February 17, 2008
I wonder if anyone has ever fallen over??
February 17, 2008
that is just nuts, i mean it’s real pretty and everything, but i would never go there or if i had kids take them anywhere near that. too dangerous!!
February 18, 2008
that. is. insane!
but looks like a lot of fun too.
February 18, 2008
See it
February 18, 2008
Amazing and fun shots! :o) I am an ex Rhodie, but never had the pleasure of visiting this!
February 18, 2008
This is amazing looking. I wonder if anyone has accidentally slipped off the edge or dropped a camera.
February 18, 2008
Just great !!!
How is possible??
Regards,
Chris
February 18, 2008
Fake.
February 18, 2008
Photoshop magic !!
February 18, 2008
“THEMAN” ….you are a complete dumbass. You know which people here are Americans? OK, which ones? What a stupid, third world, turd.
February 18, 2008
I can feel the excitement and hear the rush of the falls in those pics. But having the kids so close? NO, NO, and NO. Child Protective Services could be called for that. A clear case of child endangerment.My son was hyperactive and would have escaped my arms in a heartbeat.
February 19, 2008
Why couldm’t u fall off, like was it slipperly?
February 19, 2008
Damn… Take me there!
February 19, 2008
Definitely not my type of fun.
February 19, 2008
old guy in speedo is old
February 19, 2008
WOOOOOOOW! I would TOTALLY do that BUT.I would SOOOO be scared.!
February 20, 2008
Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “Living on the edge”. Awesome pics!!
February 20, 2008
wow these people are really dumb, but i can see why they’d do it - they have to feel so free…!
okay i have GOT to do this im gettin a rush just thinkin about it!
February 20, 2008
i AM goin there - hopefully soon - and im gonna do the same thing chick in number seven did…
February 20, 2008
you guys are crazy!!! noway I would go dipping. Marvelous view by the way…
February 20, 2008
That is friggin sweet. That just made the list of things do before I die.
February 20, 2008
WOW!!!! That is amazing… If I ever go to Zimbabwe that is a definite stop… however I doubt I’ll ever end up there being that I am not planning on becoming subject to the government in America and the microchips they put in passports *Sigh*
February 21, 2008
I think these pics are incredible!!!! I cannot beleive peole criticise for taking children there…..parent DO have some sort of control you know….not like most of you freaks who are bashing the whole thing….maybe take a look at yourselves and ralize WHY YOU wouldnt take a child there….because YOU havent got control of yourself or your child…..keep your pessimistic opinions to your selves…….dumbasses!!!
February 21, 2008
I really don’t think it’s dangerous. People are aware of the danger so they wouldn’t do something stupid unless the had some fall back plan, like someone holding your ankles.
And I agree with Audra, parents really do have some control over their children! And anyway, your parents go in and you’re not allowed to go in as well. This is a chance of a life time!
Anyway, you can see the kid in the photo is aware of the danger there as well. Don’t overprotect kids!
I would do it in a heartbeat.
February 21, 2008
wow that’s so cool. and the name… devil’s pool.. Anyone up for a swim?
February 21, 2008
It is actually on the Zambian side of the falls and it is for real. I watched people do this from the Zimbabwe side two months ago and, honestly, it made my whole experience there very unpleasant. Even with guides, it is definitely NOT SAFE and is the kind of thing that you can only get away with in Africa because someone is making money; bribes, etc. somewhere. Maybe someday Zambia will root out its corruption and the Park Service will not allow people to endanger themselves, their children and the park. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED, if not from a safety view, at from an ethical one. And yeah, as a parent, it pisses me off too that someone gets off putting a kid on a ledge of anything for a picture.
February 21, 2008
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/cathyvice/vic-falls.jpg[/IMG]
no photoshop - but I don’t blame you for thinking it is!
February 21, 2008
I have no doubt the pool’s safe, just watch out for those Zanu-PF thugs. I hear Mugabe’s trying to forge another election over in ol’ Zimbabwe…
February 21, 2008
I look at raising my child not only as a responsibility but also as a privilege. Not only am I to teach her to be careful in a dangerous world but I also must teach her to look outside her bubble of a world. I want her to see fantastic and wonderful things. I want her to experience fantastic and wonderful things. I want her to use some common sense! I would love to be able to show her this beautiful country. I would love for her to experience the falls. Those parents in the pictures are giving their children a beautiful memory that is going to be with them for the rest of their lives. It will change them in small ways and I believe that it will be in good ways. (Somehow I do not think they would have posted the pictures if there had been a terrible accident.)
If my neighbor does not want to visit that pool I am not going to force him. If my neighbor does not want me to visit the falls or the pool, that is too bad. It is not up to him or you (those with fearful responses and fearful hearts) to hold others back from their freedoms. I may even chance losing my beloved camera to take a picture over the edge.
February 21, 2008
Oh my god, unbelievable!!!
February 21, 2008
mentalists
February 21, 2008
Wow! This looks like a great place to go if in Zimbabwe. It’s amazing that no one goes over the edge!
Beautiful! I will have to put this on my list of things to do before I die!
Thanks for sharing!
February 21, 2008
That is so cool i wish i could go there what a perfect place that would be to make love to your girlfreind or wife.
February 22, 2008
Hmmmm………I was always adventurous with my kids, taking them into caves, swimming with the sharks (dumb,dumb,dumb) swimming with dolphins, hunting, chaperoning a senior trip for 20 senior girls in Cancun (dumb,dumb,dumb) 17 mile canoe trips down the mighty Colorado River, Las Vegas strip when they turned 21…so I would probably let my adrenaline take over and enjoy this one with them..however I would probably have to have a cocktail afterwards! (or maybe a glass of wine in the swimming hole, now that would be nice!
Ciao!
February 23, 2008
If in the states they would build a McDon. and starbucks along side
February 24, 2008
wow! i wish i could get a chance to do that