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A skydiver dies at the foghorn

Witnesses observe the unusual descent of a pilot in the mountains and alert the rescue services. Unfortunately, they cannot help the 31-year-old.

,   and  Ksenia Johnson
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Flickering blue light on top of a police car.
Flickering blue light on top of a police car.

- A skydiver dies at the foghorn

A paraglider pilot has died in an accident at the Nebelhorn in the Allgäu region. According to the police, witnesses saw the 31-year-old rapidly lose altitude near Oberstdorf and descend in a spiraling motion. He then crashed with his green-white parachute into rocky terrain. The rescue team found the pilot dead. Police are seeking witnesses.

The tragic incident has sparked discussions about safety measures for paragliding in the area. Despite wearing a parachute, the accident resulted in fatal consequences.

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