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Base Jumper Found Dead After Monte Mezza Leap in Trentino

A Guardia di Finanza helicopter located the missing jumper in mid-afternoon following an hours-long search.

Overview

  • The body was spotted around 15:15 by a Guardia di Finanza helicopter, with death confirmed and recovery to the valley authorized by authorities.
  • The victim was identified by local reporting as 42-year-old Giacomo Zamparo, originally from Friuli and resident in Ala.
  • He jumped from Monte Mezza above Ospedaletto and was expected to land at the Ospedaletto landing area.
  • His companion accompanied him close to the takeoff point and raised the alarm at about 10:45 when he did not arrive.
  • Rescuers mounted a multi-agency operation involving alpine teams, firefighters, Guardia di Finanza aircraft and a canine unit after an initial helicopter overflight found no trace.