Daredevils risk lives by using dam overflow as waterslide

  • A pair of daring youths have been sliding down a New South Wales dam for fun
  • Video footage of the daredevils has been viewed more than 3 million times  
  • The actions of the daring young men has caught the attention of officials 
  • Local councillor Anthony Burnham has slammed the actions of the group 

A daring pair of youths are pushing their limits by using a New South Wales dam as a makeshift waterslide.

Video footage has emerged of the thrill-seekers reaching great speeds as they ride down the Clarrie Hall Dam has been viewed more than three million times on social media. 

Local authorities have slammed the actions of the youths believing their actions puts not only their own lives in danger, but the lives of emergency services should they need to be saved, 7 News reported. 

The daring pair of youths are pushing their limits by using a New South Wales dam as a makeshift waterslide

The video footage of the daredevils has been viewed more than 3 million times  on social media 

The video footage of the daredevils has been viewed more than 3 million times  on social media 

‘Don’t put yourself at risk and don’t put community emergency response teams at risk trying to save you,’ Tweed councillor Anthony Burnham said. 

The Tweed Shire Council worker said the daredevils were putting their lives at risk by sliding down the hill at great speeds.

In one recording, two boys film themselves as they lift their boogie boards up to the top of the dam. 

Once at the top the pair take turns sliding down the steep slope one at a time.

The rebellious duo reach high speeds but appear to be having a great time as they enjoy the propel down the diagonal and into the water below.

The actions of the daring young men has caught the attention of officials 

The actions of the daring young men has caught the attention of officials 

Local councillor Anthony Burnham has slammed the actions of the group saying they were putting their own lives at risk 

Local councillor Anthony Burnham has slammed the actions of the group saying they were putting their own lives at risk 

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