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Skydiving Horror: Gust of Wind Leads to Fatal Fall
14 Jul
Summary
- A 28-year-old man died after a sudden gust of wind affected his parachute.
- The accident occurred at Jumptown Skydiving in Orange on Sunday afternoon.
- Authorities are investigating the tragic skydiving incident.
A skydiving accident on Sunday afternoon in Orange led to the death of a 28-year-old man. The incident occurred at Jumptown Skydiving, where first responders were called around 4 p.m. following reports of a serious accident.
According to the Northwestern District Attorney's office, a sudden and unexpected gust of wind interfered with the skydiver's parachute. This interference caused him to fall approximately 30 feet. He was transported to Athol Hospital.
Officials confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death. State Police and the Orange Police Department have launched an investigation into the accident.
