Photographer Employed by Skydiving Company Dies on ‘Routine Jump’

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A photographer employed as a camera 'flyer' at a skydiving company died after being critically injured in an accident.

A photographer employed as a camera “flyer” at a skydiving company died after being critically injured in an accident.

The experienced camera operator, who was working for Skydive Mount Cook, is said to have encountered an unknown issue during his descent. The company says that its initial investigation has ruled out an equipment failure and stresses it is confident in its “robust systems.” “We are cooperating with local authorities who were immediately notified and are investigating the situation further,” a company spokesperson said last week.On the Skydive Mount Cook’s website, it describes its personal photographers as “specially trained” to capture customers up close while thousands of feet in the air.

 

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