The search for a missing Russian base jumper near Lake Garda has ended in tragedy, with rescue teams locating the woman's body in a rugged area of the forest. The 56-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a planned jump off Monte Brento on the evening of April 25. Her car was found parked at the site, prompting an extensive search operation involving alpine rescue teams, firefighters, and drones equipped with thermal cameras.
Rescue efforts were complicated by the difficult terrain and the absence of any information regarding the jumper's launch or landing. Initial reports suggest that the woman ascended the mountain with a group, who then proceeded to a different exit point, leaving her to attempt the jump alone. The lack of communication after her planned descent raised immediate concerns among her peers and local authorities.
The breakthrough came when a ground team from the Alpine Rescue Service discovered the woman's body approximately 700 meters above sea level, 180 meters below the Eagles exit on Monte Brento. Preliminary reconstructions indicate that the base jumper may have failed to deploy her parachute after launching with a wingsuit. The exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation, with authorities piecing together the final moments before the tragic outcome.
This incident highlights the inherent risks associated with base jumping, a sport that combines the thrill of freefall with the precision of parachute deployment in some of the world's most challenging environments. The international base jumping community has been reminded of the importance of safety protocols and the unpredictable nature of the sport, as rescue teams and local communities mourn the loss of another adventurer.
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