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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Dad killed in freak accident during base jumping competition as parachute fails to open
Experienced base jumper James Lee Nowland, 42, was killed in a horror accident during a competition in the Dolomites mountain range in Italy - his heartbroken family has paid tribute A dad tragically died in a "freak" accident during a base jumping competition after a suspected parachute failure. James Lee Nowland, 42, died after plunging from the summit of a plateau in the Dolomites mountain range in northern Italy, called Sass Pordoi. The dad, from Perth, Australia, died on Wednesday afternoon when he crashed onto a road around 400 metres away from the base jumping course, according to Italian alpine rescue crews. A group of Australians, who had known James, alerted emergency services to the tragic accident, but rescue crews were unable to revive the daredevil dad. Investigators looking into the sad case suspect his parachute might have been unable to open due to a technical failure, according to Italian news agency ANSA. Rescuer Andrea Dorigatti, speaking to Seven News, said: "We tried to do our best to save (him)... there was nothing to do for him. I asked the friends and they told me that the problem was with the parachute that didn't get open." James was an experienced base jumper and he had travelled thousands of miles to Italy for an international competition in the daredevil sport. The dad's friends reportedly said he died after a "freak" accident. The victim's heartbroken brother paid tribute in a touching social media post, alongside a picture of the pair in the snow on a trip to Canada. He said: "Rest in peace brother! Wish we had more times like this together. Hope you're soaring through the clouds doing what you love forever." James' social media accounts have documented his travels across the globe, including snaps of his base jumping in areas like New Zealand, Switzerland and China. Aside from his adrenaline-fuelling hobby, James' day job was in construction project management. Before the father's sad death, he has shared content of himself preparing for the Pordoi BASE Race competition, which is due to run from July 16 to 18. This extreme competition involves jumpers using a wingsuit to fly down from a rocky summit at fast speeds. Base jumping is a notoriously dangerous extreme sport that has claimed the lives of many daredevils. A Spanish TV presenter, dubbed "Adrenaline Woman", tragically also died recently after a horror base jumping incident. Spanish presenter Marta Jiménez, 34, died while base jumping in the Pyrenees mountains, near the northeastern city of Huesca, on Sunday at around 10.30am. She gained her nickname for her daring and high-octane stunts, which she performed on TV. Her colleagues on the Spanish chat show "El Hormiguero" (The Anthill) confirmed Marta's tragic death and insisted that she would not be forgotten. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but they were unable to save Marta, her TV show said in a statement. Rescue teams even brought a helicopter to the site but they found the woman's lifeless body at the location.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
TV presenter known as 'Adrenaline Woman' dies in horror base jumping accident
Marta Jiménez, 34, had became popular for her daredevil stunts on TV, landing her the nickname 'Adrenaline Woman' but she tragically died in a horror base jumping accident A popular TV presenter, known as "Adrenaline Woman", has died in a tragic accident while base jumping. Spanish presenter Marta Jiménez, 34, gained her daredevil nickname for her daring and high-octane stunts, which she performed on TV. Her colleagues on the Spanish chat show "El Hormiguero" (The Anthill) confirmed Marta's tragic death and insisted that she would not be forgotten. At work, Marta's daredevil activities brought excitement to millions of people in Spain who tuned into the show, but the 34-year-old died while doing one of these thrilling activities. Marta went base jumping in the Pyrenees mountains, near the northeastern city of Huesca, on Sunday at around 10.30am. Her adventure went horrifically wrong when the presenter had an accident. The exact details of this tragic accident and what caused the incident have not been shared yet. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but they were unable to save Marta, her TV show said in a statement. Rescue teams even brought a helicopter to the site but they found the woman's lifeless body at the location. Her co-host Pablo Motos confirmed the sad death on social media. He said: "Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most." Marta's body was taken to the Insititute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem, following the tragic incident. Marta was particularly popular on the TV show and was famous for her adventurous activities. One of her most famous stunts was base jumping almost 200 feet from a crane, but at the time admitted she suffered a panic attack before this jump, due to nerves. Motos posted a video of the well-known jump and shared a touching tribute to his co-star. He sad: "We are devastated. But our feeling of helplessness and our sadness won't stop us from remembering her when she screamed with joy at having achieved something impossible. I'm sharing one of those moments with you through tears." Some heartbroken fans also shared emotional tributes to the TV star. One person said: "I read the news and remembered the moments she gave us. Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her. Remember her courage and her smile." Another wrote: "Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high, Marta!" A British parachutist, who worked on a Mission Impossible film, also tragically died when his wingsuit failed on a base jump in the Alps, an inquest heard. Daredevil Dylan Roberts, 32, was killed 20 seconds into a flight from a well-known base jumping cliff in Italy in June 2022. His death was concluded to be a "tragic accident" as a coroner said Mr Roberts was a skydiving instructor who took safety extremely seriously. His family said Mr Roberts, who coordinated parachute stunts on a Mission Impossible film, "died doing what he loved".
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
TV presenter known for wild stunts dies in base jumping accident in Spain
A TV presenter dubbed 'Adrenaline Woman' has died in a tragic accident while base jumping in Spain, her colleagues announced. The death of Marta Jiménez, 34, a popular presenter on the Spanish chat show 'El Hormiguero' (The Anthill), was confirmed by her co-host Pablo Motos on social media. 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most,' he said in a statement reported by Spanish outlet E-Noticies. Advertisement Jiménez, known as the 'Adrenaline Woman' for her high-octane and daring stunts, which she performed on the show, suffered an accident during the jump in the Pyrenees mountains in northern Spain Sunday. Marta Jiménez, known as Adrenaline Woman, is dead at 34. Instagram/@marta_inthewild Advertisement Marta Jiménez was mourned by her colleagues after her horrific death. Instagram/@marta_inthewild Although rescue teams rushed to the scene, they were unable to save her, 'The Anthill' said in a statement. Among Jiménez's most-famous stunts on the show were base-jumping almost 200 feet from a crane, before which she admitted suffering a panic attack due to nerves, Semana reported.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
TV presenter dies in horror base jumping accident in Spain
A popular Spanish TV presenter known as 'Adrenaline Woman' has died in a tragic base jumping accident. Marta Jiménez, 34, was much-loved for her positivity and infectious desire for adventure – and her chat show colleagues insist that her memory will live on. Marta, who worked on the chat show El Hormiguero – meaning 'The Anthill' – brought excitement to the living rooms of millions of viewers around Spain. On Sunday, at around 10:30am, she went base jumping in the Chistau Valley, near the north-eastern city of Huesca. But the expedition went horribly wrong and Marta had an accident – the exact details of which are not yet known. Rescue teams acted swiftly, but there was nothing they could do to save her. A helicopter rushed to the scene where they found Marta's lifeless body. Marta was transported to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem. The host of the show, Pablo Motos, said: 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most.' The news has shaken the team behind the show as well as its audience. Marta was an especially popular, beaming presence on TV, who is said to have celebrated each completed challenge with shouts of joy. In October year, she starred in one of the show's most memorable moments when she jumped from a crane more than 197ft high. Pablo reference the incredible feat in his tribute on Instagram, which read: 'We are devastated. 'But our feeling of helplessness and our sadness won't stop us from remembering her when she screamed with joy at having achieved something impossible. 'I'm sharing one of those moments with you through tears.' Thousands of fans have also paid tribute to Marta in comments on social media. One said: 'Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high Marta.' Another wrote: 'I'm so sorry. A hug to all your family, friends and colleagues.' 'Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her. 'Remember her courage and her smile.'
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Marta Jiménez, Spanish TV star known as ‘Adrenaline Woman' dies in horror base jumping accident
A famous TV presenter has died in a horrific base jumping accident. Marta Jiménez, 34, better known as 'Adrenaline Woman', was a much-loved TV personality who was known for her on-screen energy and desire to seek thrilling adventures. Something that her chat show colleagues insist will live on in her memory. Ms Jiménez worked on the popular chat show El Hormiguero, which translates to 'The Anthill', which brought excitement to the living rooms of millions of viewers across Spain. On Sunday, at around 10.30am, she went base jumping in the Chistau Valley, near the north-eastern city of Huesca, The Sun reported. However, the expedition went horribly wrong, and Ms Jiménez had an accident - the exact details of which are not yet known. Rescue teams acted swiftly, but there was nothing they could do to save her. A helicopter was called to the scene where they found Ms Jiménez but tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Ms Jiménez's body was then transported to Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem. Pablo Motos, the host of the show, emotionally spoke out and said, 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most.' The horrific news has shaken the team behind the show as well as its audience. Ms Jiménez was very popular with her segment being a favourite of the viewers as she was an energetic force on TV, who was well-known for celebrating each completed challenge with shouts of joy. One of her most memorable moments, which still is a highlight for many of the viewers, was in October last year when Ms Jiménez jumped from a crane at more than 197ft (60m) high. This hair-raising stunt was mentioned in Mr Moto's tribute post on Instagram, which read: 'Marta is gone. The adrenaline lady. She lost her life doing what she loved most. We are devastated. But our feeling of powerlessness and our sadness will not prevent us from remembering her when she screamed for joy for having achieved something impossible. I share with you, through tears, one of those moments.' Thousands of Ms Jiménez fans commented on the social media post, paying their respect and expressing the shock of the tragic event that had unfolded. Another replied to the post saying, 'In shock, fly high'.
