Felix Baumgartner , the Austrian daredevil who made history by leaping from the edge of space, lost his life after crashing his glider into a hotel pool in Italy. He was 56.
Just moments before his passing, Baumgartner posted a cryptic Instagram Story while flying over fields along Italy’s Adriatic coast. The text overlay read simply: “Too much wind.”
Unbeknownst to him and his followers, it would be his last post .
Felix Baumgartner’s last Instagram post surfaces in the aftermath of his fatal accident
Smiling daredevil skydiver in flight suit holding blue helmet inside helicopter before viral final jump accident.
According to local reports, Baumgartner had taken off in his glider high above Porto Sant’Elpidio, a tranquil seaside town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. But somewhere mid-flight , something went horribly wrong.
Witnesses say the aircraft began to drift erratically. Authorities now believe he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the air , leaving him unable to regain control.
Paramotor pilot wearing helmet and gear preparing for flight on a grassy field under cloudy sky.
The glider came down like a missile, slamming into the Le Mimose holiday village and crashing into a hotel pool filled with children and families.
What had been a normal summer afternoon turned into a scene of chaos and panic, as Felix Baumgartner’s body hit the area with such force that debris flew across the pool deck.
View of a windy outdoor area with a Red Bull windsock and the phrase too much wind displayed on the image
A woman, believed to be a hotel employee, was struck by falling wreckage and suffered a neck injury .
Witnesses screamed, children cried, and stunned bystanders tried in vain to understand what had just happened. First responders rushed to the scene but confirmed there was nothing they could do.
Baumgartner’s body was damaged beyond repair.
Rescue officials said the situation could’ve been much worse, as Baumgartner fell close to a packed pool
Tweet by EagleEye commenting on the eerie final post of daredevil skydiver just before mid-air crash.
“It could have been much worse,” rescue officials said, noting that the pool area was packed at the time of the impact. The glider reportedly struck a wooden sculpture near the pool before crashing into the water.
Paramotor skydiver flying low over a field with text watch out, linked to daredevil skydiver final moments viral post
In a now-haunting image shared prior to the accident, Baumgartner posted a selfie from nearly the same location.
Twitter reply about a daredevil skydiver’s final post going viral after he passed away mid-air and crashed into a pool.
Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella paid tribute to the legendary athlete, writing: “Our community is deeply affected by the tragic disappearance of Felix Baumgartner, a figure of global prominence, a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flight .”
Skydiver soaring over hills at sunset, capturing the eerie final moments before the tragic mid-air incident.
“Felix was ‘born to fly’ and was determined to push the limits. He was also smart, professional, thorough and meticulous, never leaving anything to chance. He was generous, giving much of his time to help and inspiring so many people.”
“We remember Felix as a lovely person, devoted to his family and friends, to whom we send our heartfelt sympathy. Felix, you will be deeply missed.”
The tragic incident put an end to Baumartner’s record-breaking career
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