Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident at 56
Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident at 56

Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident at 56

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Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, aged 56, died in a motored paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, after reportedly suffering a sudden illness and losing control, crashing into a swimming pool at a holiday resort. The crash, which occurred Thursday afternoon, resulted in minor injuries to a young woman on the ground. Emergency services confirmed Baumgartner's identity after the incident. Baumgartner was renowned for his record-breaking 2012 stratospheric skydive, where he became the first person to break the sound barrier in freefall and set multiple world records. Local officials, including the mayor, praised him as a symbol of courage and extreme flight. His 2012 feat was watched by millions and remains a landmark in the history of extreme sports.

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