Parachutist Felix Baumgartner dies during paragliding at 56

Parachutiser Felix Baumgartner died this week after a paragliding incident. He was 56.

According to the Associated Press, Baumgartner was killed in Italy on Thursday, July 17th.

He flew over Porto Sant'elpidio when he “control” of his paragller, Great Britain, “lost” The independent reported. According to AP, firefighters said at the scene that he “joined a swimming pool”.

The Italian police contacted people for a comment.

In a statement on Facebook, the mayor of Porto Sant'elpidio Massimiliano Ciarpella expressed his condolences.

“Our community is deeply influenced by the tragic death of Felix Baumgartner, a world -famous figure, a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flight,” said Ciarpella according to translation. “He flew over our city when it is fatal [incident] his life took today. ”

Ciarpella stated that Baumgartner was affected by a health problem in the air.

He added: “Porto Sant'elpidio stands for grief with his family and his relatives at this moment. In the name of the city administration and all citizens, I express my sincerely condolences for this irreparable loss.”

After AP and The IndependentBaumgartner wrote history in 2012 when he was the first parachute jumper to broke the sound barrier and wore a pressure suit when he dived about 24 miles over earth from a balloon.

Baumgartner was part of the Red Bull Stratos team when he reached the speed of 843.6 miles per hour via New Mexico, according to AP.

In a statement on Facebook, Red Bull Baumgartner paid tribute.

“We are shocked and overwhelmed by sadness to hear the devastating news about our long -time friend Felix Baumgartner,” wrote Red Bull. “Felix was” born “and was determined to cross the borders.”

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The company added: “It was also smart, professional, thoroughly and meticulously and never left anything to chance. He was generous and gave a lot of time to help so many people.”

“We remember Felix as a lovable person who has devoted himself to his family and friends who we send our warm sympathy. Felix, they will be deeply missed,” concluded their contribution.

According to the AFP, Baumgartner was born in Salzburg, Austria.

He also worked as a mechanic while taking steps to fulfill his childhood dreams of becoming paratroopers and pilot.

“I always had the desire to be in the air,” he said beforehand according to the socket. “I rose to trees, I wanted to see the world from above.”