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Fatal Wingsuit BASE Jump Ends in Death in Utah’s Remote Canyon
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Core Event
A 27-year-old BASE jumper died after his wingsuit failed to generate sufficient lift during a launch from a 700-foot perch in the mountainous area of Hyrum, Utah, east of Millville Canyon. Search-and-rescue crews arrived at the canyon known as Leetham’s Hollow at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday and declared the jumper dead at the scene.
Background & Context
BASE jumping—an acronym for jumps from Buildings, Antennas, Spans, and Earth—was coined in 1978 by photographer Carl Boenish after he filmed early jumps from Yosemite’s El Capitan. The sport remains high-risk; an online community that tracks fatalities lists 541 deaths worldwide since 1981, with 15 reported globally this year. Utah has seen multiple incidents, including two separate fatalities in June, one of which involved former Super Bowl performer Andy Lewis.
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Official Statements & Responses
A medical transport helicopter retrieved the body, and authorities noted the area’s popularity among BASE enthusiasts despite its inherent dangers.
Verbatim Quotes
“On today’s jump, something went wrong and he did not have enough lift with his wingsuit,” — Sheriff’s Deputy Doyle Peck