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Soldier plummets from a cliff during pre-jump preparations

A 33-year-old resident of Vorarlberg met his demise on Thursday while preparing for a paragliding expedition in the Swiss region of St. Gallen.

Military Parachutist Plunges Off a Cliff Prior to Flight
Military Parachutist Plunges Off a Cliff Prior to Flight

Soldier plummets from a cliff during pre-jump preparations

Man Dies During Paragliding Preparation in Swiss Canton of St. Gallen

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 took place.

According to the St. Gallen cantonal police, the incident was reported on Friday. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. The man met his unfortunate end in the area around the Lienzer Spitz, where he fell over a steep grassy slope before the paragliding flight.

The man was retrieved approximately 240 meters below the presumed crash site by the Swiss air rescue service Rega following a brief search flight. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM.

The man's death was not specifically named in the available search results. The location of the man's death was in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen.

The police are currently investigating the exact cause of the man's death during preparation for the paragliding flight. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with extreme sports. We urge all participants to take all necessary precautions and to always prioritise safety.

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