A skydiver was critically injured in a fall from over 50 feet at Skydive New England in Lebanon, southern Maine, on Thursday afternoon. First responders quickly arrived on the scene after receiving the emergency call around 2 p.m. The injured man was first treated at the site before being transported to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. Subsequently, a Boston MedFlight helicopter transferred him to a trauma center for advanced care. The FAA is actively investigating the circumstances leading to this serious incident.
A male skydiver fell from more than 50 feet at a high rate of speed, leading to critical injuries and transport via medical helicopter to a trauma center.
First responders responded quickly to Skydive New England in Lebanon, where the male skydiver received initial treatment before being transported to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
The FAA is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this serious incident involving a skydiver who suffered critical injuries during the jump.
The incident highlights the inherent risks associated with skydiving, emphasizing the need for rigorous safety protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.
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