The Local Italy reports that a Canadian base jumper died in northern Italy on Monday, after a thousand-metre fall went wrong in the Trentino-Alto Adige region in northern Italy. The 47-year-old was attempting to jump from the Sass Pordoi peak in the Dolomites, which stands at around 3,000m, Italian daily La Repubblica reported. A base jumper leaps from a high point and falls before releasing their parachute and gliding to safety. Read article
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According to seattlepi.com, a German tourist died while hiking the strenuous Kalalau Trail on the north shore of Kauai. The death of the 61-year-old on Friday was near the eight-mile marker of the 11-mile-long trail that stretches from Ke’e Beach to the Kalalau Valley. The Garden Island newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/17VXmMB ) that the man was […]
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The Missourian reports that a 20-year-old climber killed in a fall at Rocky Mountain National Park was a two-time Missouri state tennis champion and a state record-holder. The National Park Service said Friday that Paul Nahon, of Springfield, died Thursday in Colorado after falling about 150 feet from the Narrows on the Keyhole Route on […]
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Thelocal.fr reports that a British woman has died after a fall while walking at high altitude in the French Alps, police said on Wednesday. The 52-year-old woman, who was walking alone at the time, appeared to have lost her footing on a narrow path leading to the top of the Col de Vaurze in the […]
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The Guardian reports that the stuntman who parachuted into the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics dressed as James Bond has died in a wing-diving accident, two newspapers have reported. Mark Sutton was reportedly taking part in a three-day wing-diving event in Switzerland when his suit failed and he hit the ground. Wing-diving is […]
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According to Hood County Sheriffs Office, Sebastian Kinasiewicz’s body was spotted from a US army helicopter at about 10.30 am local time on Tuesday, as reported by thenews.pl. Local authorities estimate that the man fell over 450 metres to his death. The soldier’s body has not been retrieved yet, owing to treacherous conditions. Read article
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Tucsonnewsnow.com reports that an autopsy is underway to determine how a French tourist died while on a hike Friday afternoon. The National Park Service says 63-year-old Brice Henri Patricot became unconscious on the North Kaibab Trail approximately one half mile below the trailhead within Grand Canyon National Park. A park volunteer initiated CPR, and park […]
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Dailymail.co.uk reports that a British holidaymaker has died in Ibiza – the second casualty of partying on the Balearic Islands in less than a week. Christopher Briggs, 25, was found dead by a friend after an alcohol-fuelled night out in the notorious party resort of San Antonio. He is believed to have fallen and hit […]
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sandiego6.com reported a tourist drowned Monday while trying to come to the aid of his niece as she struggled to get back to shore during a swim in Mission Bay. The man attempted to rescue his relative near the entrance to Fiesta Island shortly after 2:30 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. She […]
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larepublica.pe reported that a 69 year old British tourist died after suffering a heart attack before knowing the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu . His heart betrayed him as he prepared to board a bus that will move you into the world wonder. It was 5.40 pm yesterday when the British tourist, Stephen Mortimer Geoffey […]
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