Authorities in Louisiana have reported the tragic discovery of a skydiver whose parachute malfunctioned, leading to a fatal incident this past weekend.
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the skydiver, described as an Asian male wearing an orange wingsuit, went missing shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. He was reported by Gilliam Airport, a small airport located in a village approximately 23 miles north of Shreveport.
Initial reports indicate that the individual’s parachute failed, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation. Multiple agencies, including the Wildlife and Fisheries Department, the Caddo Fire District, Life Air Rescue, and North Caddo Medical Center, collaborated in the search efforts.
Despite these efforts, the skydiver was found deceased hours later, around 3:20 p.m., several miles away from the intended landing zone. The Sheriff’s office is currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the malfunction.
In a separate incident over the same weekend, another skydiver in Arizona was hospitalized following a mishap where his canopy collapsed, causing an uncontrolled and rapid descent. Such incidents underscore the risks associated with skydiving, highlighting the critical importance of equipment checks and protocol adherence.
As investigations continue into the unfortunate event in Louisiana, the skydiving community is reminded of the inherent risks of the sport and the necessity of rigorous safety measures.
Source: News-journalonline
