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Garrett Gee’s Viral Cliff-Jump Lesson with Son Divides Followers

He says the prearranged, safety-vetted push was inspired by how eagle chicks learn to fly.

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Der Influencer Garrett Gee veröffentlichte ein Video auf Instagram, indem er seinen Sohn von einem Felsen ins Wasser wirft, nachdem er sich alleine nicht getraut hatte.
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Overview

  • In mid-July, Gee posted an Instagram video showing him throw his hesitant son Calihan from a low cliff into the sea to teach him cliff jumping.
  • In his caption, Gee compared the stunt to pushing baby eagles out of a nest and warned that he does not recommend others try it.
  • Gee emphasized that safety was paramount, noting they chose a cliff height suitable for his six-year-old and secured the boy’s consent before the throw.
  • The video went viral, drawing polarized responses from the channel’s three million followers, with some praising the confidence-building lesson and others decrying the risk.
  • The clip concludes with Calihan successfully jumping unassisted, a moment supporters hail as validation while critics question its ethical implications.