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British freefaller dies after losing control and crashing into 1,300ft cliff

A British base jumper, Dilip Marcus Sundhod, who tragically lost his life in Turkey during a 1,300ft jump. Sundhod was competing in the International Air Games Festival with friends when he lost control of his parachute and crashed into a cliffside in Butterfly Valley.

24 October 2023 · 23:22 UTC

Emergency services were alerted to the incident by his friends, and it took around an hour for them to reach the location where Sundhod had fallen. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are now investigating the legality of the stunt and whether the proper safety regulations for the dangerous sport of base jumping were observed.

Following the news of his death, tributes poured in on social media, with friends and acquaintances describing Sundhod as a "shining light" in paragliding, skydiving, and base jumping communities.

The British Foreign Office confirmed awareness of the incident and stated that they are in contact with local authorities but have not been approached for consular assistance at this time. They reiterated their readiness to support British nationals overseas 24/7.