Summary
An inquest has determined that Jesus Lato Garzon died by suicide after falling from a hot air balloon in West Sussex, England, on September 19. Garzon, who was from Watford, left the balloon during a flight, and his body was later found on nearby farmland. The coroner confirmed that a note found with his body indicated he intended to take his own life.
Key Facts
- Jesus Lato Garzon fell from a Virgin Balloon Flights hot air balloon on September 19 in West Sussex, England.
- An inquest concluded that his death was a suicide.
- Garzon was part of a group of 16 passengers and a pilot on the flight.
- He waved at a camera in the balloon's basket before climbing out and falling.
- Garzon's body was found after a four-hour search using drones and police dogs.
- The court found a note with him indicating his intention to die by suicide.
- The balloon flight, delayed by fog, departed with no prior concerns about safety.
- Family members attended the inquest remotely from Spain.
