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A Chilean parachutist fell to his death in Brazil after his main and reserve parachutes failed.
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A Chilean parachutist fell to his death in Brazil after his main and reserve parachutes failed.

A Chilean woman died while parachuting in Brazil on Saturday when both her main and reserve parachutes failed to deploy properly; Horrifying images emerged.

Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, 40, was caught on video falling to the ground as her frenzy spiraled out of control.

Those on the ground watched in shock as he fell and eventually hit the road in Boituva, Brazil.

Carolina Muñoz Kennedy died on Saturday after her main and reserve parachutes failed. NX

Kennedy tried desperately to repair the malfunctioning parachutes, but he continued to fall at terrifying speed.

In the footage, his form disappears behind the tree line as the rest of the speechless skydiving team stands on the ground in horror.

This still image is taken from video footage of Kennedy falling from the sky after his parachutes failed. NX
Video footage showed Kennedy disappearing behind a tree before hitting the ground. NX

Kennedy had tried the emergency procedure during the fall. He miraculously survived the fall and was treated by paramedics at the scene, but he later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital. Sun.

Witness José Soares de Melo told local media about the moment their group found the doomed paratrooper.

“He was lying on the ground waiting for help and people were calling the fire department and the police,” Soares de Melo said.

“I felt incredibly sad, shocked.”

Police launched an investigation following Kennedy’s death and seized high-performance parachuting equipment for forensic analysis.

Carolina Muñoz Kennedy practiced jumps in the early hours of the day before her fatal fall. NX

He wasn’t a first-time diver either. Kennedy had made previous jumps earlier that day; The fatal fall was planned to be the last jump before completion on Saturday.

Kennedy was registered with the Brazilian Parachuting Confederation, which will also prepare a report on the causes of the accident.

BSC told local media: “Our thoughts are with our beloved colleague, his family members and the entire parachute community at this difficult time.”

Police launched an investigation and seized his belongings for forensic analysis. NX

“We reiterate our commitment to the safety and integrity of everyone who participates in our sport.”

Friends and family took to social media to mourn Kennedy.

Carolina Muñoz Kennedy was an experienced skydiver and a member of the Brazilian Parachuting Confederation. NX

“Darling, I still can’t accept your separation, she is such a beautiful, smart, kind, friendly friend. Kennedy’s friend from Chile, Marisel Karina Pacini Lepe, wrote on Facebook: I hope you can fly wherever you are and do your job with great passion.

“See you later. Hug heaven, my friend!