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Wingsuit Pilot Brendan Weinstein Dies in Illegal BASE Jump

1/8/2026

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Brendan Weinstein, a prominent American wingsuit pilot, died during a BASE jump at Platteklip Gorge in South Africa's Table Mountain National Park on January 5.
SANParks said BASE jumping is illegal in the park, noting the dangers.
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) conducted a large ground and aerial operation.
Western Cape police are investigating the incident.

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Brendan Weinstein, a prominent American wingsuit pilot, died during a BASE jump at Platteklip Gorge in South Africa's Table Mountain National Park on January 5.
SANParks said BASE jumping is illegal in the park, noting the dangers.
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) conducted a large ground and aerial operation.
Western Cape police are investigating the incident.