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Man in wingsuit dies after jumping off helicopter
A German adventurer lost his life in a crash after taking off from a helicopter wearing a wingsuit on Thursday.
As per details, the deceased was 33-year old BASE jumper. The adventurer along two others leapt from the helicopter around midday on Wednesday near Walenstadt in St Gallen canton.
But, unfortunately, only two made it safely to the ground.
However, a search by helicopter discovered the body of the man, who was declared dead at the scene.
His name is not revealed yet.
BASE jumping typically entails leaping from a fixed point like a bridge, building or cliff using a parachute or wearing special flying apparel which is called wingsuit.
The wingsuit enables a jumper to glide to the ground.
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