‘Daredevil Al’ Fossett was Evel Knievel of the ’20s

‘Daredevil Al’ Fossett was Evel Knievel of the ’20s

10:40 Feb 19, 2026
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The former logger tried to cash in on his knack for boat design and total lack of normal fear by paddling over waterfalls: Willamette Falls, Celilo Falls, South Silver Falls. But although he got famous, he never managed to get rich. (Silver Falls State Park, Marion County; 1920s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1708c.al-faussett-waterfall-running-daredevil-457.html)
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