Parachutist Plunges Off Edge Before Airborne Descent (Age 33)
Man from Vorarlberg Dies in Paragliding Preparation Accident in St. Gallen, Switzerland
A tragic incident occurred in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen on Thursday, claiming the life of a 33-year-old man from Vorarlberg. The man was preparing for a paragliding flight when the accident happened.
According to reports made by the St. Gallen cantonal police on Friday, the intended takeoff location was the area around the Lienzer Spitz. However, the exact location of the man's fall was not specified.
During the preparations, the man is believed to have fallen over a steep grassy slope and a rock face. The Swiss air rescue service Rega was involved in the retrieval of the man after a brief search flight.
The man's body was found approximately 240 meters below the suspected crash site. The location of his recovery was not specified beyond being below the suspected crash site.
The exact cause of the man's fall is still under police investigation. Despite numerous inquiries, no further details about the man's identity or the ongoing investigation have been provided.
Rega conducted a search flight following the incident, and the man was recovered shortly thereafter. No further details about the recovery process were provided.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with extreme sports. Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends during this difficult time.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. More information may be released as the investigation progresses.
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