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Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail
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Skydiver plunges to death in freak accident after both parachutes fail

Heartbreaking video shows the moment a professional skydiver plunged to her death after both parachutes failed during a fatal dive.

Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, 40, a Chilean professional skydiver, was performing the dive Boituva, BrazilSaturday, when she had difficulty with her parachutes, according to the Diario AS newspaper.

His main parachute malfunctioned and the backup then opened with the lines twisted, according to Jam Press.

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Skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, left, and video of her fatal diver, right.

Paratrooper Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, left, and video of her fatal flight, right. (Jam press)

Video shows the skydiver caught in a deadly spin and spiraling rapidly through the air before appearing to regain control of her parachute. But worryingly, it then changes direction and crashes behind several trees.

Eyewitnesses told local news she attempted an emergency landing but hit a road.

“She was lying on the ground, waiting for help and people were calling the fire department and the police. “I felt incredibly sad, shocked,” José Soares de Melo, an eyewitness, told local media.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and provided first aid. She was taken to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.

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Paratrooper Carolina Muñoz Kennedy

Paratrooper Carolina Muñoz Kennedy (Jam press)

Muñoz Kennedy had turned 40 two days earlier and was making her final dive in a series she had performed throughout the day.

She was also a physiotherapist and chiropractor.

His fatal fall was reported to the policewho confiscated his high-performance equipment for forensic analysis and is currently conducting an investigation.

The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation said it would also prepare a report on the cause of the incident.

“In this difficult time, our thoughts are with our dear athlete, his 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

Skydiver Carolina Muñoz Kennedy takes a selfie during a dive (Jam press)

Muñoz Kennedy will be cremated on Wednesday and his ashes will be returned in Chileby Jam Press.

One person wrote on social media: “Fly high, beautiful friend! »

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“Thank you for being in my life, for your support, your time, your kindness, your laughter and those late night study sessions. I adore you forever.”

The FAA says there are approximately 30 to 40 skydiving deaths each year in the United States.

The United States Parachute Association, a private sports organization, estimates that about 4 million parachute jumps were made in the United States last year.

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