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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Crash
Caption: Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Crash. Felix Baumgartner, famed for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere, tragically died in a paragliding crash in Italy on Thursday. The 56-year-old Austrian lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy. The crash also injured a woman, though she was reported to be unharmed, and authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. The mayor of Porto Sant’Elpidio expressed deep sorrow over Baumgartner’s death, calling him “a symbol of courage.” Baumgartner gained international fame in 2012 for skydiving from 24 miles above Earth, breaking the sound barrier at speeds exceeding 840 mph. His record-breaking feat was sponsored by Red Bull, which paid tribute to him, describing him as a “professional” who inspired many. The Red Bull Stratos mission took six years to plan and required meticulous attention to detail, including designing a special pressurized suit and capsule. Baumgartner’s leap from the stratosphere was a monumental achievement, pushing the limits of human endurance and technology in extreme conditions. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Felix Baumgartner,stratosphere jump,paragliding crash,Red Bull Stratos,record-breaking skydiver,Porto Sant'Elpidio,daredevil,death,extreme sports,skydiving,sound barrier,Austria
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