Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy
Summary
Felix Baumgartner, an extreme athlete known for his 2012 jump from the edge of space, died at age 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy. His crash happened after losing control and hitting a structure near a swimming pool. An investigation is underway to understand the accident.Key Facts
- Felix Baumgartner died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy.
- He lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a wooden structure.
- A hotel employee was injured by debris from the accident and taken to the hospital.
- Baumgartner became famous for his 2012 jump from the edge of space, sponsored by Red Bull.
- His 2012 jump set three world records, including being the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall.
- The accident happened just two hours after Baumgartner posted on social media about strong winds.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine what caused the accident.
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