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On June 15, 2012, professional tightrope walker Nik Wallenda crossed the Niagara Gorge on a wire in an event watched around the world. The high wire walk began at Terrapin Point in Niagara Falls State Park in New York and ended at the Table Rock complex in Canada. The Niagara Parks Commission granted one-time permission for the crossing to recognize the role of daredevil performances and stunting in the history and promotion of Niagara Falls. Under the approved motion, a proposal from a stunting professional will be considered no more than once in a generation, or approximately every 20 years, as a tribute to that history. Since the establishment of the Niagara Parks Commission in 1885, its focus on the natural wonder of the Falls has helped drive Niagara Falls' growth as a global tourism destination.
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