A Calgary BASE jumper’s death was ruled as an accident, but investigators found a hole in her pilot chute. Kristin Renee Czyz of Calgary, 34-years old packed her own parachute before she jumped from Perrine Bridge.
Safety concerns
The investigators found a hole in her pilot chute which is supposed to pull the main parachute from its pack. They also found a broken zipper on her harness. The boaters pulled her body from the Snake River, attempted CPR, and met up with the emergency responders. Sadly, Czyz was declared dead at the Centennial Waterfront Park docks.
According to Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Lori Stewart, the investigators are determined that the death was an accident.
Importance of CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can help save lives. You can learn this skill by enrolling in a first aid course today.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in first aid and CPR course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600