Felix Baumgartner death: Witnesses heard loud boom before crash
Summary
A paraglider crash near Porto Sant'Elpidio in Italy killed Felix Baumgartner, an extreme athlete known for his record-breaking skydiving feats. The crash occurred near a resort pool, and the accident is under investigation to determine if Baumgartner was ill during the flight.Key Facts
- Felix Baumgartner died in a paraglider crash in Italy.
- The crash happened near the Adriatic Sea in Porto Sant'Elpidio.
- Baumgartner was famous for breaking the sound barrier in free fall in 2012.
- The crash injured a hotel employee but no guests were hurt.
- The cause of the accident is being investigated.
- Baumgartner was on vacation in the area and may have fallen ill while flying.
- Known as "Fearless Felix," he had performed numerous aerial stunts in his career.
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