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Colombian diver successfully completes epic dive off iceberg in Antarctica
By HANA KARAR ALEXA VALIENTE
Jun 6, 2018, 5:59 PM ET
Orlando Duque is seen during a trip to Antarctic on January 15, 2018
In just a wet suit and cap, Orlando Duque launched himself off a giant iceberg and landed feet first into the frigid waters of Antarctica.
The 43-year-old veteran diver successfully completed the epic dive, which was one of three, to help highlight the rising danger of global climate change.
"People need to be more aware," Duque said. "We have to reduce our oil and plastic consumption to conserve places like Antarctica."
Duque, who won the inaugural Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2009, began his journey to Antarctica on Jan. 5, 2018.
More:
https://abcnews.go.com/International/colombian-diver-successfully-completes-epic-dive-off-iceberg/story?id=55703277