FELIX BAUMGARTNER, who once broke the world record for the highest skydive by jumping from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in Italy. The 56-year-old fell to the ground near the swimming pool of a hotel while flying over the village of Porto Sant Elpidio in the eastern Marche region. FILE PHOTO: October 14, 2012, Roswell, New Mexico, USA: Pilot Felix Baumgartner celebrates after final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos, breaking the record for highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,000 feet (24 miles) and breaking the sound barrier. Roswell U.S. - ZUMAz03_ 20250717_shc_z03_628
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Recording Date: Jul 17, 2025
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July 17, 2025: FELIX BAUMGARTNER, who once broke the world record for the highest skydive by jumping from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in Italy. The 56-year-old fell to the ground near the swimming pool of a hotel while flying over the village of Porto Sant Elpidio in the eastern Marche region. FILE PHOTO: October 14, 2012, Roswell, New Mexico, USA: Pilot Felix Baumgartner celebrates after final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos, breaking the record for highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,000 feet (24 miles) and breaking the sound barrier. Roswell U.S. - ZUMAz03_ 20250717_shc_z03_628
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