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15 hrs ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

70yo dies in skydiving accident

The 70-year-old man was doing a tandem jump at Kirra Beach at about 10am AEST. Map: Kirra 4225 A 70-year-old man has died while skydiving on Queensland's Gold Coast.

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Wed Dec 09, 2009

The Age

Skydiver 'may have died during jump'

An elderly skydiver has died after jumping out of a plane on the Gold Coast. The 70-year-old man was performing a tandem jump over North Kirra Beach about 10am when he lost consciousness on the way down, authorities say.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

MyFoxDFW

Parachuter Dies in Power Line Accident

A man died after parachuting off a cell phone tower and getting tangled in power lines, sheriff's deputies said.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

IcWales

US: Parachutist dies after hitting power lines

A man died after parachuting from a mobile-phone tower at night and hitting high-voltage power lines, US authorities said.

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Sat Dec 05, 2009

Charlotte Channel 9

Arizona Man Dies After Parachuting From Cell Tower

Authorities say a Tucson man has died after parachuting from a cell phone tower at night and hitting high-voltage power lines.

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Thu Dec 03, 2009

Digital Spy

Lister: 'Hollyoaks skydiving scared me'

Hollyoaks actress Zoe Lister has admitted that her skydiving training for the soap did not get "any less terrifying". Earlier this year, the 27-year-old took part in a number of plane jumps to prepare for a dramatic storyline on spinoff Hollyoaks Later .

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Ashvegas

Skydiving simulator in Haywood County offers flying fun

Loyal reader Chris passes along a fun family outing: My kids took a group of us on Saturday to a place in Haywood County called Appalachian Amusement Center.

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Tue Dec 01, 2009

KNUS-AM Aurora

Jillian Bandes What Does Obamacare Consider "Hazardous"?

Last week, gun lobbyists threw a fit about the possibility of Obamacare raising health care insurance premiums for gun owners.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald

Skydiver dead after 13th jump

A SKYDIVER has died making his 13th jump from a plane. Police said the 41-year-old encountered a problem with his parachute yesterday over Picton, south-west of Sydney.

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Sat Nov 28, 2009

News.com.au

Skydiver dies after chute fails

A MAN has died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a skydive south of Sydney, police say.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Westword

Mind-blowing Thanksgiving video: Parachuting away from an avalanche

This year, instead of bringing some crappy side of green bean casserole to Thanksgiving, I'm just going to just show people this video, which is way more tasty.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

CBS2

'RocketMan' Fails At Morocco-Spain Attempt

Share + Nov 25, 2009 9:01 am US/Central ATLANTERRA, Spain 1 of 3 A Swiss daredevil crossed the English Channel strapped to a homemade jet-propelled wing Friday, parachuting into a field near the white cliffs of Dover after a 10-minute solo flight.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Glenwood Springs Post-Independent

Breckenridge man dons wingsuit in U.S. record

A local guy joined a flock of 68 wingsuit pilots who descended like flying squirrels in a diamond formation this month to pierce a U.S. record above Southern California.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Edson Leader

Perhaps I should have tried parachuting after all

One should never be afraid to try something different. Edson Double E Fencing Club member Ryan Halterman sure wasn't during the Alberta Winter Games playoffs in Edson on Nov.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

CBS 13

FAA Investigates Acampo Skydiving Facility

Share + Nov 19, 2009 7:29 pm US/Pacific Reporting David Begnaud ACAMPO The FAA is investigating a local skydiving center, Parachute Center, some of its aircrafts and some individuals associated with the company.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Daredevils break world skydiving record with diamond formation of 70 people

Hundreds of spectators gathered at Lake Elsinore in California, America, to watch them beat the record before they broke formation to deploy their parachutes and land safely.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Anorak

June on Aliens Caught On Camera As 68 Score Wingsuit Skydiving Record

ALL over the internets pictures of a oe68 specially-qualified wingsuit skydiversa setting the a oeofficial US record for Wingsuit Formation Skydivinga .

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Associated Content

Free Fall with a Skydiving Lesson in California

California is popular among the tourist. With its endless coastline, beautiful giant Redwoods, and its always happening city life anyone can find something fun to do in California.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

NBC Washington

95-Year-Old Skydiver Has No Plans to Slow Down Soon

Eleanor Cunningham , of Glendale , N.Y., spent her 95th birthday skydiving, which is becoming something of a tradition for her -- she took the leap for the first time on her 90th birthday.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13

95 year old woman celebrates birthday by skydiving

To celebrate her birthday, Cunningham, better known as "Nanny" of Howes Cave, repeated a feat she accomplished in 2004.

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