A skydiver has died after a jump gone wrong Wednesday afternoon in Arnprior, Ontario.
Emergency crews were called to an area near the Arnprior Airport around 12:44 p.m., according to Renfrew OPP Const. Tina Hunt.
Hunt confirmed that one person had died in the “skydiving incident”. He was later identified in an online statement by the Ottawa Professional Firefighters Association as Jeff Dean, a member of Station 12’s C Platoon.
“He died today while skydiving, which was one of his passions,” association president Doug McLennan wrote.
“Please keep Jeff’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult and developing time.”
The injuries were “significant”
Michael Nolan, head of the Renfrew County Paramedic Service, said the skydiver suffered “significant traumatic injuries” after coming into contact with the ground at “greater speed”.
“Despite the best resuscitation efforts of the two paramedics at the scene, the individual succumbed to his injuries,” he added.
The health service said the man they treated was in his 40s.
A man who answered the phone at the airport said Parachute Ottawa is working with authorities, but would not say more.
Hunt said Wednesday afternoon that officers are still at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.