Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Crash After Record-Breaking Skydiving Feat
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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier in a jump, died in a paragliding accident in Italy after witnesses heard a loud boom and saw his paraglider spin out of control. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and Baumgartner's death marks a tragic end to the life of a record-breaking skydiver and stunt performer.
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- Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground AP News
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