BASE jumper dies after falling from 700-foot Utah cliff
Summary
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died after falling about 700 feet from a cliff in northeastern Utah. He was using a wingsuit but did not have enough lift during the jump, which caused him to hit the ground at a high speed.Key Facts
- The accident happened east of Millville Canyon in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- Authorities withheld the jumper's name until his family was informed.
- The jumper was experienced and had completed many similar jumps before.
- Rescue crews used a helicopter to reach and recover the jumper's body.
- BASE jumping involves jumping from fixed objects and descending with a parachute or wingsuit.
- A wingsuit is made to help jumpers glide through the air during free fall.
- BASE jumping requires significant skydiving experience due to its risks.
- Utah has seen other recent BASE jumping fatalities, showing the sport’s dangers.
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