Man dies attempting wingsuit jump from California mountain
Briefly

The activity is considered highly dangerous and is banned in all national parks, highlighting the risks associated with BASE jumping.
Due to the altitude, location, slope angle, weather, and rock type, a hoist recovery from the helicopter was deemed unsafe, complicating rescue efforts.
Leonardo Durant was described as an experienced BASE jumper using wingsuits and shared his jumps through videos on social media, indicating his dedication to the sport.
On Aug. 31, while performing BASE jumps on Mount Morrison, Leonardo Durant tragically died after failing to return from one of his jumps.
Read at SFGATE
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