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Base jumper dies in Utah after wingsuit fails in remote mountainous region
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died in Utah after his wingsuit failed during a jump from a 700-foot height in a mountainous area near Hyrum.
- The fatal incident occurred in Leetham’s Hollow, a location with cliffs similar to the Grand Canyon, where search-and-rescue teams declared him dead at the scene.
- Authorities reported the jumper did not achieve enough lift with his wingsuit, resulting in a high-speed impact with the ground.
- The man was part of a group engaged in BASE jumping, an extreme sport known for its high risk, with recent fatalities including athlete Andy Lewis.
- The Cache County sheriff’s office extended condolences to the family, and the victim’s identity remains withheld pending notification.
