The Scottish Sun
I did a skydive to feel alive but soon realised I was more likely to die
A WOMAN who did a skydive to “feel alive again” has shared the terrifying moment she thought she was going to die when her parachute failed. Nicky Ha…
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Irish Skydiver's Harrowing Escape: Parachute Failure at 15,000 Feet
Irish Skydiver's Near-Miss: Parachute Malfunction Highlights Safety Concerns A young Irish woman, Nicky Harty, recently experienced a terrifying skydiving incident. Her parachute failed to deploy during a jump from 15,000 feet, but she survived. The incident highlights the importance of proper training and equipment maintenance in extreme sports. "I jumped almost 15,000 feet from the air," Harty recounted in a recent video. "...when I came down out of the sky, there was no Nicky, there was no parachute guy with me; there was nothing. There was just a parachute released onto the ground." The video, which has gone viral, shows snippets of Harty's freefall and her instructor's frantic efforts to rectify the situation. While the video cuts out before the full resolution of the incident, Harty emphasizes the instructor's professionalism throughout the ordeal. Harty's story serves as a reminder of the inherent risks in skydiving and the critical role of experienced instructors. Her safe landing underscores the importance of safety protocols and the value of well-trained professionals in ensuring the well-being of participants.
The Irish Sun
I did a skydive to feel alive but soon realised I was more likely to die
A WOMAN who did a skydive to “feel alive again” has shared the terrifying moment she thought she was going to die when her parachute failed. Nicky Ha…
The Sun
I did a skydive to feel alive but soon realised I was more likely to die
A WOMAN who did a skydive to “feel alive again” has shared the terrifying moment she thought she was going to die when her parachute failed. Nicky Ha…
