The prank was thought up by notorious American joker Tom Mabe who used the remote-controlled skeleton to frighten the life out of joggers, dog walkers and children alike.
He filmed the winged version of Death, which he calls the Flying Reaper, looming overhead and swooping down on people below as they run away.
It's behind you! A comedian frightens the life out of two joggers with his remote-controlled Grim Reaper