Jackson Coe death: Body of 'Instagram daredevil' found dead at base of building

Injuries consistent with fall, according to authorities

Jackson Coe regularly posted photos of himself taking part in adventurous activities (Instagram/Jackson Coe)

A thrill-seeker who posted pictures of himself doing backflips on top of skyscrapers on Instagram, has been found dead at the bottom of a building.

The body of Jackson Coe, 25, was discovered on the ground around the back of a six-floor apartment building in the West Village in Manhattan, New York.

Police said his injuries were consistent with a fall after he was found near Grove Street, according to the New York Post.

A neighbour who had called an ambulance told the newspaper she discovered Coe at around 7.50am on Thursday.

Mr Coe had posted pictures of his thrill-seeking activities on social media, although he appeared not to have done so to garner fame (he had a relatively modest number of Instagram followers).

One shot shows feet in red trainers hanging over the side of a tall building, capturing the scene with traffic far below.

A person believed to be his mother commented on the photo: “What the hell are you doing.”

Mr Coe replied: “Hahaha just on a roof”.

Other pictures showed him doing somersaults from places including a bridge and a cliff into the water.

Coe, who reportedly lived in Brooklyn, had worked for food delivery site GrubHub and previously for endurance run company Tough Mudder.

A friend, Louis Con, posted a tribute on Instagram to Coe, saying: “You’ve left me with some of the best memories – I’m so sad that you won’t be able to bless us with more.”

There have been a number of deaths linked to the practice of “rooftopping”, which involves gaining access to tall buildings, reaching the summit and sharing a photograph of the scene.