summary:A newlywed woman died after plunging about 2,000 feet in a BASE jumping attempt in Utah's rugged Zion National Park, authorities said Sunday.
Amber Bellows, 28, and her husband of two weeks, Clayton Butler, climbed up Mount Kinesava, a 7,276-foot peak that overlooks the park, on Saturday, the National Park Service said.
The Salt Lake City couple were said to be experienced BASE jumpers -- in which participants leap from fixed objects, such as mountains or buildings, using parachutes to slow their falls.Bellows jumped first on Saturday afternoon, but her parachute didn't open properly, Butler told authorities. He said he jumped after her, but he couldn't reach her.
analysis: This is really sad they were just trying to enjoy themselves and then she died. Although in the report it said base jumping was really dangerous which is why it was banned in some places. I pray they find out what went wrong. and make sure it never happens again.http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/09/us/utah-newlywed-killed-base-jumping/index.html?hpt=us_c2
I agree, this is really sad. Even though they are said to be professionals they should have taken safety precautions before jumping.
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