A skydiver has died after falling onto somebody’s entrance backyard in Florida.
The 69-year-old parachutist was discovered on a resident’s property in Titusville, Florida, on Saturday afternoon.
The man, later recognized as Frederick Morello, was pronounced lifeless on the scene by the Titusville Police Department.
Police mentioned they believed Mr Morello, who was discovered sporting parachute apparel and equipment, was skydiving alone.
The Titusville Fire Department mentioned early responders on the scene initially requested an emergency helicopter – however this was swiftly cancelled after the person was pronounced lifeless.
Local information station WKMG spoke to James Sconiers, who mentioned he discovered the skydiver outdoors his house.
“I was asking the person that was laying on the ground, ‘Hey man can you hear me, can you hear me? You OK, man?’ But he did not answer,” he defined.
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The incident occurred lower than half a mile away from the Skydive Space Centre.
Sky News has contacted the centre for remark.
Titusville Police say their investigation is ongoing and extra particulars will likely be launched as soon as it has concluded.
Source: information.sky.com”