#OnThisDay 1973: "We'd come to this cove to witness one of the most dangerous sights in the world." Blue Peter's John, Val and Pete were in Mexico watching the incredible cliff divers of La Quebrada. | BBC Archive

Since the 1930s, the La Quebrada Cliff Divers of Acapulco have performed shows for the public, climbing steep and jagged oceanside cliffs and jumping almost 100 feet into the waves below. In ‘Voices From the Abyss’, the directors Victor Rejón and Irving Serrano capture the moments of fear, adrenaline, and fanfare involved in the divers’ spectacular work. https://aeon.co/videos/the-mexican-cliff-divers-who-take-dazzling-leaps-into-the-unknown | Aeon

Diving performers, recognized for leaping off Acapulco's La Quebrada cliff, showcased their skills for the first time since Hurricane Otis wreaked havoc on the Mexican coastal town. | WPLG Local 10