In a devastating turn of events, a British base jumper, identified as 33-year-old Nathy Odinson from Cambridgeshire, lost his life after his parachute failed to open during a daring stunt in the coastal resort of Pattaya, Thailand.

Reports indicate that Mr Odinson jumped from a towering 29-storey building on Saturday night, with the parachute malfunctioning and failing to deploy as expected. Police Lieutenant Kamolporn Nadee, deputy inspector of investigations at the Bang Lamung district police station, stated, “The parachute that the deceased used to jump malfunctioned and was not centred as expected. Forensics officers are investigating the case further. They are examining the parachute.”

The tragic incident occurred when Mr Odinson, attempting the base jump, hit a tree before ultimately falling to the ground.

The Foreign Office has confirmed the death and expressed its support for the family of the deceased. A spokesperson stated, “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand.”

Base jumping involves leaping from fixed objects, such as buildings or cliffs, and deploying a parachute to break the fall. Despite its adrenaline-fueled nature, it comes with inherent risks, and tragic incidents like this highlight the dangers associated with extreme sports.

As investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue, the base jumping community mourns the loss of one of its members. Nathy Odinson’s untimely demise serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures and caution in high-risk activities.