2 killed in BASE jumping incident in Utah, including man who performed with Madonna
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Key Points:
- Two men, including renowned extreme athlete Andrew "Andy" Lewis, died in a BASE jumping accident in a remote area of Mineral Bottom, Grand County, Utah.
- Emergency responders, including deputies, medical personnel, and helicopters, attended the scene, but both men succumbed to their injuries on site.
- Andy Lewis was a prominent figure in BASE jumping and slacklining, known for performing with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.
- Lewis owned BASE Jump Moab and co-owned Moab Swingers, a business featuring the longest rope swing in the U.S.; the company announced a brief pause in operations following his death.
- Authorities have not released further details about the incident, and ABC News has sought additional information from the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
