A series of fatal accidents involving wingsuit flyers has occurred in the Swiss Alps, claiming the lives of a Swiss citizen and a German national.
Fatalities in Valais and St. Gallen
According to local media reports, a 29-year-old Swiss man died following a crash during a wingsuit jump in Valais.
Fatal Swiss Alps Crash German
In a separate incident, a wingsuit pilot perished in a fatal plunge in St. Gallen. Other reports indicate that a German wingsuit flyer also died in a similar accident within the alpine region.
These events highlight the recurring dangers associated with the high-risk sport in the mountains, as multiple fatalities have been reported in the area recently.
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