Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail
Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail
Video shows the skydiver caught in a deadly spin and rapidly spiraling in the air before she then appears to get her parachute under control. But worryingly, she then changes direction and crashes behind several trees.
Eyewitnesses told local news she attempted an emergency landing but hit a road.
"She was lying there on the ground waiting for help and people were calling the fire department and the police. "I felt incredibly sad, shocked," eyewitness José Soares de Melo told local media.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and administered first aid. She was taken to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
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Skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy (Jam Press)
Muñoz Kennedy had turned 40 two days prior and was making her last dive out a series she had performed throughout the day.
She was also a physiotherapist and chiropractor.
Her fatal fall was reported to police, who confiscated her high-performance equipment for forensic analysis and are now investigating.
The Brazilian Skydiving Confederation said it will also prepare a report on the cause of the incident.
"In this difficult time, our thoughts are with our dear athlete, her family and the entire skydiving community," the organization said in a statement, cited by Diario AS. "We reaffirm our commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone involved in our sport."

Skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy takes a selfie during a dive (Jam Press)
Muñoz Kennedy is being cremated Wednesday and her ashes will be brought back to Chile, per Jam Press.
One person wrote on social media: "Fly high, beautiful friend!"
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