Skydiving icon Felix Baumgartner, famous for record-breaking space jump, passes away in paragliding mishap.
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner, famous for his record-breaking free fall from space, tragically passed away in a paragliding accident in Italy at the age of 56. Baumgartner was piloting a motorized paraglider in Porto Sant'Elpidio when he reportedly crashed into a hotel pool after falling ill. The accident also left a hotel employee injured and in need of medical attention. RedBull expressed deep sadness at the loss of Baumgartner, praising his passion for extreme flight and his dedication to pushing boundaries. The mayor of Porto Sant’Elpidio shared heartfelt condolences for the renowned daredevil. Baumgartner had been sharing his paragliding adventures in Italy on Instagram prior to the accident, concluding with a post about windy conditions. Over his career, Baumgartner had achieved numerous world records in skydiving and base jumping, including the first ever supersonic free fall. Fans and colleagues mourn his passing, remembering him as a courageous and inspiring figure in the world of extreme sports.
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