Summary
Liam Byrne, a 24-year-old wingsuit flyer from Scotland, died during a jump in the Swiss Alps. He was an experienced flyer, with over 4,000 jumps in his 10-year career, and was recently featured in a BBC documentary. Authorities in Switzerland are investigating the incident.
Key Facts
- Liam Byrne was a 24-year-old wingsuit flyer from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- He died during a jump from the Gitschen mountain in the Swiss Alps.
- Byrne was featured in a BBC documentary called "The Boy Who Can Fly."
- He had completed more than 4,000 jumps over a 10-year career.
- Wingsuit flying involves wearing a suit with webbing to help lift in the air.
- Byrne began extreme sports at a young age, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 12.
- His family confirmed his death and released a tribute to him.
- Swiss authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal incident.
