An Italian wingsuit pilot plummeted to his death in the Alps, while he was while he was broadcasting his daring jump live on Facebook.
28-year-old Armin Schmieder told his fans, ‘today you fly with me’, before jumping from a mountain top near Kandersteg in Switzerland. The video started with Schmieder readying his wingsuit before taking off. After a few moments, Followers who were watching the broadcast heard a shout and the sound of impacts. What should have been breathtaking stunt had sadly come to a tragic end.
According to dailymail, Bern cantonal police said the body of a 28-year-old Italian citizen was recovered near Kandersteg, a popular BASE jumping location. However, they have not confirmed the man’s identity.
Armin was an experienced skydiver, but had only used the wingsuit for an year.
