The French inventor Franky Zapata is recovering after crashing his homemade jetpack dubbed “Flyboard” into a lake in the town of Biscarrosse. The BBC reports the former jet-ski champion was taking part in an exhibition event when he appeared to lose control and spiraled from about 50 feet into the waters below.Zapata was conscious as emergency services pulled him from the lake and is reported to be showing “good sensitivity and motor skills” while under observation in hospital.

Zapata’s homemade Flyboard is powered by four micro-turbines and can reach speeds of up to 87 mph. Although he crashed during this short flight, Zapata actually crossed the English Channel on the contraption back in 2019, completing the 22-mile journey in just 22 minutes. Get well soon buddy.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....