Alfred Nock Junior (R) of Switzerland helps Ya Kefujiang Maimitili of China after Ya dropped his bar during the speed race of the 2009 Hangang High Wire World Championship in Seoul, in which participants cross the Han River on a 1 km (0.62 miles) wire, May 10, 2009. A total of 20 high-wire walkers from 12 countries participated in the event which is part of the annual "Hi Seoul Festival" organised by Seoul City. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak (SOUTH KOREA SOCIETY)