Fatality of daredevil who skydived from space due to paragliding incident
Austrian adventurer Felix Baumgartner, known for his daring skydiving and BASE jumping exploits, has tragically passed away at 56 due to a paragliding accident in central Italy, as confirmed by the local mayor. Baumgartner gained worldwide fame in 2012 for being the first person to break the sound barrier during a parachute jump from the edge of space, reaching an astounding speed of 843.6mph. Massimiliano Ciarpella, the mayor of Porto Sant’Elpidio, expressed the community's profound sorrow, describing Baumgartner as a courageous and passionate figure who met his untimely demise while flying over their town. Baumgartner, also known as 'Fearless Felix' and the self-proclaimed 'God of the skies,' had a remarkable career filled with extreme flying stunts, including gliding across the English Channel and base jumping from iconic landmarks like the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. His legacy will be remembered by many for his audacious feats and fearless spirit.
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