The inventor failed his attempt to cross the English Channel aboard his invention, the scooter air, this Friday, July 25. Fallen into the water, it was recovered by the rescuers.
Failure for Franky Zapata. The Marseille inventor fell during his attempt to cross the Channel in the Air Scooter this Friday, July 25.
He had rushed from Sangatte, in Pas-de-Calais, at 3 p.m., before finally being forced to turn around to put an end to his crossing. On the way back, he finally dropped in the water.
Careful care
He is currently being taken care of by rescuers while the inventor is safe in the water.
According to Lionel Giorgi, security manager, “a technical concern on a heat engine” is the source of disturbances. “He preferred to bite, it was the scenario that was planned in the event of a big difficulty.” Adding: “He was able to bitter gently.”
The famous inventor had already attempted this crossing the July 25, 2019 from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais), but had failed due to a technical concern During his refueling in the open sea. At the time, Franky Zapata was equipped with his Flyboard Air (literally ‘flying board’), of which he is the creator.
