A skydiver died after his parachute collapsed into itself Friday night in Washington, according to authorities.
The incident was reported about 6:30 p.m. at Harvey Field in Snohomish.
The 28-year-old victim, who was not identified, was apparently practicing "advanced maneuvers" during a standard jump from 13,000 feet, Snohomish County spokeswoman Shari Ireton said in a statement. Eight other people were jumping as well.
"He (the victim) attempted an 'aggressive turn' when his parachute apparently collapsed into itself," Ireton said. "He landed hard and a nearby civilian attempted CPR."
Medics arrived shortly after and pronounced him dead at the scene.
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