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Serbian Model Unbuckles Harness in Mid-Air Panic and Dies, Investigation Ongoing

Technical teams inspect parasailing gear ahead of autopsy results meant to clarify the cause of her sudden panic

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It is not known why Tijana Radonjic unstrapped herself from her safety restraints but there is speculation she may have had a panic attack.
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Overview

  • Tijana Radonjic, 19, fell roughly 50 metres to her death on May 28 in Budva after undoing her safety harness during a promotional parasailing flight
  • Chilling footage shows her tearing at straps and screaming “put me down” moments before she flipped upside down and plunged into the Adriatic Sea
  • Her family rejects theories of self-harm and suggests she suffered a panic attack that drove her to release the restraints
  • Parasailing firm owner Mirko Krdzic said Radonjic appeared calm during pre-flight training and has offered condolences to her grieving parents
  • Authorities have launched technical inspections of the equipment and are reviewing operational procedures as they await autopsy findings