Indian lady, 70, skydives from 13,000 toes in Dubai: ‘I’m able to go to area’

Published on: Sept 23, 2025 03:10 pm IST

Reflecting on her journey, Leela credited her late husband, a financial institution officer, for encouraging her adventurous spirit regardless of his personal fears.

A 70-year-old lady from Kerala has gone viral for proving that journey is aware of no age restrict. Leela Jose, a homemaker from Konnathady in Idukki, just lately skydived from 13,000 toes in Dubai, changing into one of many oldest ladies from India to aim the feat.

the 70-year-old believes each second of life is price celebrating.(Unsplash/Representative)

In an interview with Gulf News, Leela shared that she had usually joked together with her buddies about skydiving, although most dismissed it as an inconceivable dream. However, throughout a go to to Dubai final month to fulfill her son, Aneesh P Jose, she determined to lastly make it occur.

Initially, her son dismissed the concept, pondering it was only a passing thought. However, when he realised his mom was severe, he reached out to a skydiving workforce in Dubai. The crew, assuming Aneesh was the one looking forward to the soar, had been stunned when Leela herself turned up, decided and prepared.

Leap of religion

The day of the dive was one she would always remember. “I had this large urge to leap, so I simply stored quiet,” she recalled.

Then, when her flip got here to leap, she took the leap of religion and located herself hovering above Dubai’s gorgeous panorama. “I noticed the ocean. I assumed if something occurs, I’ll soar into the water and swim, as a result of I do know swimming,’ she recalled.

“It was a gorgeous sight,” she stated, including, “It was an unbelievable expertise.”

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‘Time to get pleasure from the remainder of my life’

Reflecting on her journey, Leela credited her late husband, a financial institution officer, for encouraging her adventurous spirit regardless of his personal fears. “I’m only a homemaker. My husband was a really good individual,” she stated, including that he at all times supported her curiosity to discover new issues.

Leela additionally shared that this wasn’t her first style of journey, as she had earlier tried ziplining in Wayanad and paragliding in Fujairah.

Now, the 70-year-old believes each second of life is price celebrating. “I raised two kids, and I’ve two grandchildren now. I’ve lived sufficient. Whatever I’ve any more is a bonus. It is time to get pleasure from the remainder of my life. There is nothing to be scared about,” she stated.

“I’m able to go to area. Why not? There is not any age to dream,” Leela added.

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