Man in barrel shoots the Niagara River (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Major Lloyd Hill in specialized barrel travels down Niagara River, rescued with broken leg after Niagara Falls Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports USA: New York: EXT BARRELS Major Lloyd Hill shoots Niagara Falls in Barrel. Journey takes two hours - brought out of water after breaking leg Major Lloyd Hill Shoots Niagara Falls in specially-built barrel. Breaks leg during two-hour journey and is rescued and brought ashore NIAGARA FALLS Major Lloyd Hill in specially-built barrel shoots Niagara Falls. breaks leg in last lap and is rescued. Barrel takes two hours to do the journey Stunts; Canada; United States of America; Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments daredevils, stunt, William “Red“ Hill Jr. Background: Major Lloyd Hill in specialized barrel travels down Niagara River, rescued with broken leg after Niaga