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British BASE Jumper Nathy Odinson Dies in Thailand

Odinson's parachute failed to open during a jump from a 29-story building, an incident that was captured on video and is now under investigation.

  • Nathy Odinson, a 33-year-old British BASE jumper, died in Pattaya, Thailand, after his parachute failed to open during a jump from a 29-story apartment building.
  • The incident was captured on video by a friend who was present during the jump.
  • Odinson, originally from Cambridgeshire, England, had been living in Thailand and working at a skydiving school in Pattaya.
  • Odinson had reportedly jumped from the same building several times before, despite it being illegal.
  • An investigation into the accident has been launched by Thai police, who are examining the malfunctioned parachute.
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