US EditionBASE jump turns fatal when parachute fails to open for NW man
- On Sunday morning, a 47-year-old man from Entiat, Washington, died in central Washington state during a BASE jumping accident, as reported by the Associated Press on March 30, 2025, at 9:24 pm from Wenatchee.
- BASE jumping, a high-risk activity involving parachuting from fixed objects like cliffs, bridges, or buildings, led to the fatal incident when the man attempted a jump.
- The victim's parachute failed to fully open during the jump, leading to a fall of approximately 650 feet.
- Witnesses reported that the victim spun and collided with a rock wall before succumbing to fatal injuries at the scene.
- The Chelan County Sheriff's office provided information about the accident, which bears resemblance to a similar BASE jumping fatality that occurred last year at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona from Yavapai Point.
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Man Dies Parachuting in Washington State During a BASE Jump, Sheriff Says
A tragic accident occurred in Washington state on Sunday when a 47-year-old man from Entiat, Washington, died while BASE jumping in the central part of the state. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man was attempting a parachute jump when his chute failed to open fully, leading to a fatal crash into a cliff. BASE jumping, a high-risk sport, involves jumping from fixed objects such as cliffs, bridges, or buildings, using a parac…
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Washington BASE jumper dies after parachute fails to open
A Washington man died Sunday when his parachute failed during a BASE jump.
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