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http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/28/us/navy-seal-dies-in-parachute-incident/
Navy cites equipment malfunction in SEAL skydiver's death
By Ralph Ellis, CNN
Updated 0410 GMT (1210 HKT) May 30, 2017
Navy skydiver dies when parachute fails
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Navy SEAL killed in skydiving accident is identified
The accident occurred during a coordinated jump that was part of Fleet Week in New York
(CNN)The US Navy said Monday the weekend death of a member of its skydiving team was due to "an equipment malfunction, though the specific nature and cause is currently unknown."
The team, known as the Leap Frogs, was conducting a coordinated jump Sunday into Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, as part of planned Fleet Week activities for New York Harbor, Rear Adm. John C. "Jack" Scorby Jr. said.
The parachute of the team member, a Navy SEAL, failed to open properly and he landed in the Hudson River, the Navy said.
The Navy identified the jumper as Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Remington J. Peters, of Colorado. Peters, 27, was a veteran of two combat tours and had performed more than 900 jumps, the Navy said in a statement.
"An investigation into the accident is already underway." the statement said.
Coast Guard personnel retrieved the parachutist and the Jersey City Fire Department Marine Unit took him to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"Our hearts and our prayers go out to his family, and I ask for all of your prayers for the Navy SEAL community who lost a true patriot today," Scorby said on Sunday.
"Considering I have a son in the military ... somebody's got to report that back to their family, and it's horrible," said spectator Juan Marin to CNN affiliate WCBS.
Fleet Week is an annual week-long celebration during which people in the New York area can meet "Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services," according to the Fleet Week webpage.
https://www.rt.com/usa/390117-seal-parachute-killed-fleet-week/
US Navy SEAL plunges to death after parachute malfunctions in NY harbor
Published time: 29 May, 2017 23:09
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US Navy SEAL plunges to death after parachute malfunctions in NY harbor
US Coast Guard crews working to rescue a parachutist in the waters of the Morris Canal on May 28, 2017. © Bjoern Kils / Reuters
A member of the US Navy's elite skydiving team has died in front of thousands of spectators on Sunday after his parachute malfunctioned during an exhibition jump at Fleet Week festival in New York Harbor.
Four SEALs from the US Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, dropped out of a helicopter as part of the stunt, but one of the parachutes failed to open.
Fleet Week parachute accident. https://t.co/Wk5K1w8j0A parachutist cut away, landed in water, & injured. Courtesy Aaron Moss Stay w/@ABC7NYpic.twitter.com/3OXxKOWoYJ
— Stacey Sager (@staceysager7) 28 мая 2017 г.
With so many spectators around, the incident was caught on camera, with the footage from the scene uploaded on social media.
"One of the team members' parachute malfunctioned. The Navy SEAL's parachute failed to open properly, and he landed in the water adjacent to Liberty State Park," USN Admiral Jack Scorby, the US Navy Commander of the Mid-Atlantic, was cited as saying by WABC.
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The Coast Guard pulled the serviceman out of the water and he was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"I ask for all of your prayers for the Navy SEAL community, who lost a true patriot today," Admiral Scorby said.
The name of the deceased SEAL hasn’t been disclosed pending notification of his family. The reasons for the parachute malfunction are currently being investigated.
READ MORE: Terrifying wingsuit crash caught on camera
"Almost the same time that they touched down in Liberty State Park we heard a splash and turned around very quick. I saw the water splash, and apparently there was a fourth parachutist," an eyewitness told Reuters.
The Leap Frogs were to descend on Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey as part of the stunt.
They were performing during the Fleet Week, which annually brings together dozens of US warships and thousands of servicemen to New York City.
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http://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/28/us/navy-seal-dies-in-parachute-incident/
Navy cites equipment malfunction in SEAL skydiver's death
By Ralph Ellis, CNN
Updated 0410 GMT (1210 HKT) May 30, 2017
Navy skydiver dies when parachute fails
Navy skydiver dies when parachute fails
Navy skydiver dies when parachute fails 00:44
Story highlights
Navy SEAL killed in skydiving accident is identified
The accident occurred during a coordinated jump that was part of Fleet Week in New York
(CNN)The US Navy said Monday the weekend death of a member of its skydiving team was due to "an equipment malfunction, though the specific nature and cause is currently unknown."
The team, known as the Leap Frogs, was conducting a coordinated jump Sunday into Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, as part of planned Fleet Week activities for New York Harbor, Rear Adm. John C. "Jack" Scorby Jr. said.
The parachute of the team member, a Navy SEAL, failed to open properly and he landed in the Hudson River, the Navy said.
The Navy identified the jumper as Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Remington J. Peters, of Colorado. Peters, 27, was a veteran of two combat tours and had performed more than 900 jumps, the Navy said in a statement.
"An investigation into the accident is already underway." the statement said.
Coast Guard personnel retrieved the parachutist and the Jersey City Fire Department Marine Unit took him to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"Our hearts and our prayers go out to his family, and I ask for all of your prayers for the Navy SEAL community who lost a true patriot today," Scorby said on Sunday.
"Considering I have a son in the military ... somebody's got to report that back to their family, and it's horrible," said spectator Juan Marin to CNN affiliate WCBS.
Fleet Week is an annual week-long celebration during which people in the New York area can meet "Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services," according to the Fleet Week webpage.
https://www.rt.com/usa/390117-seal-parachute-killed-fleet-week/
US Navy SEAL plunges to death after parachute malfunctions in NY harbor
Published time: 29 May, 2017 23:09
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US Navy SEAL plunges to death after parachute malfunctions in NY harbor
US Coast Guard crews working to rescue a parachutist in the waters of the Morris Canal on May 28, 2017. © Bjoern Kils / Reuters
A member of the US Navy's elite skydiving team has died in front of thousands of spectators on Sunday after his parachute malfunctioned during an exhibition jump at Fleet Week festival in New York Harbor.
Four SEALs from the US Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, dropped out of a helicopter as part of the stunt, but one of the parachutes failed to open.
Fleet Week parachute accident. https://t.co/Wk5K1w8j0A parachutist cut away, landed in water, & injured. Courtesy Aaron Moss Stay w/@ABC7NYpic.twitter.com/3OXxKOWoYJ
— Stacey Sager (@staceysager7) 28 мая 2017 г.
With so many spectators around, the incident was caught on camera, with the footage from the scene uploaded on social media.
"One of the team members' parachute malfunctioned. The Navy SEAL's parachute failed to open properly, and he landed in the water adjacent to Liberty State Park," USN Admiral Jack Scorby, the US Navy Commander of the Mid-Atlantic, was cited as saying by WABC.
READ MORE: Woman’s parachute malfunction was allegedly husband’s elaborate murder attempt
The Coast Guard pulled the serviceman out of the water and he was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"I ask for all of your prayers for the Navy SEAL community, who lost a true patriot today," Admiral Scorby said.
The name of the deceased SEAL hasn’t been disclosed pending notification of his family. The reasons for the parachute malfunction are currently being investigated.
READ MORE: Terrifying wingsuit crash caught on camera
"Almost the same time that they touched down in Liberty State Park we heard a splash and turned around very quick. I saw the water splash, and apparently there was a fourth parachutist," an eyewitness told Reuters.
The Leap Frogs were to descend on Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey as part of the stunt.
They were performing during the Fleet Week, which annually brings together dozens of US warships and thousands of servicemen to New York City.
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