Felix Baumgartner, the late extreme athlete known for his record-setting stratospheric jump in 2012, died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy. Baumgartner, 56, lost consciousness mid-flight and crashed into a hotel pool, causing minor injuries to a young female employee. Just hours before the accident, he posted on Instagram about unfavorable wind conditions. Renowned as a base-jumper, Baumgartner achieved global fame by jumping from almost 39 kilometers above the Earth, breaking the sound barrier and setting records that drew significant media attention. He also made headlines for his controversial political views.
Felix Baumgartner, who made history with his 2012 stratospheric jump, tragically died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio at the age of 56.
Witnesses reported that Baumgartner lost consciousness while flying his paraglider and subsequently crashed into a hotel pool, resulting in minor injuries to a nearby employee.
Prior to his accident, Baumgartner expressed concerns about the weather on social media, posting a story that read, 'Too much wind.'
Baumgartner gained international fame for his record-breaking jump from a height of nearly 39 kilometers, reaching speeds exceeding the sound barrier.
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