Hundreds witness thrilling high wire walk over Beau Rivage
from: wlox.com
By Trang Pham-Bui
Jun 21, 2012
BILOXI, MS (WLOX) -
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday morning to witness Bello Nock's thrilling walk across the sky. As the circus star made a spectacular high wire walk high atop the Beau Rivage, spectators nervously watched his every step.
They gathered around trees, on trucks, and under the big top. While most people were on the ground, others found spots high up in the garage, hoping to catch the best view of daredevil Bello Nock and his hair-raising stunt.
"I have binoculars. I hope he has nice buns," said Evelyn Greenwell of Ocean Springs.
By Trang Pham-Bui
Jun 21, 2012
BILOXI, MS (WLOX) -
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday morning to witness Bello Nock's thrilling walk across the sky. As the circus star made a spectacular high wire walk high atop the Beau Rivage, spectators nervously watched his every step.
They gathered around trees, on trucks, and under the big top. While most people were on the ground, others found spots high up in the garage, hoping to catch the best view of daredevil Bello Nock and his hair-raising stunt.
"I have binoculars. I hope he has nice buns," said Evelyn Greenwell of Ocean Springs.
At noon, Bello appeared before the anxious crowd.
"Bello's going to walk 360 feet across, another 360 of high wire," announced George Corchis, MGM Regional President and COO.
Comic daredevil Bello Nock successfully walked a high wire from one corner of Beau Rivage to the other Thursday. That's 365 feet across and 32 stories up without a safety net, harness or cables.
As he stepped off the roof, nervous spectators remained quiet.
"Here he goes. He has now cleared the building," said the announcer.
\The Greene family of Pascagoula offered up this special prayer: "Lord, we just ask that you keep Bello very safe on his walk Lord. He's doing this in faith, trusting you Father."
"Don't fall," a little girl said as she looked up.
"There's not enough money in the world that could ever get me to do that. Flat ground is dangerous for me," said Greenwell.
"Bello's going to walk 360 feet across, another 360 of high wire," announced George Corchis, MGM Regional President and COO.
Comic daredevil Bello Nock successfully walked a high wire from one corner of Beau Rivage to the other Thursday. That's 365 feet across and 32 stories up without a safety net, harness or cables.
As he stepped off the roof, nervous spectators remained quiet.
"Here he goes. He has now cleared the building," said the announcer.
\The Greene family of Pascagoula offered up this special prayer: "Lord, we just ask that you keep Bello very safe on his walk Lord. He's doing this in faith, trusting you Father."
"Don't fall," a little girl said as she looked up.
"There's not enough money in the world that could ever get me to do that. Flat ground is dangerous for me," said Greenwell.
As Bello took his final steps on the tight rope, a wave of relief and joy swept over the crowd.
"The most amazing thing you've ever seen in this part of the United States," the announcer said.
Ten year old Jadyn Cuevas of Pass Christian was quite nervous.
"Because I thought he was going to fall," she said.
"Honestly, I didn't think he could do it, but he proved me wrong," said one young man.
"It was magic," said a little girl.
After the show, the crowd was treated to a short fireworks display.
"It's awesome!" a lady exclaimed. "He was great! The Lord was with him today."
Bello Nock's high-wire walk kicked off the show Fata Morgana. The first performance is next Tuesday and the show will run through August 19 at the Beau Rivage Theatre.
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