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\u201cAccording to preliminary data, during his landing approach the parachutist made a mistake and did not calculate the height of the manoeuvre, as a result of which he collided with the water surface at an increased vertical speed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere were rescue services on site, including a mobile disaster medicine unit.<\/p>\n
\u201cMedical workers fought for Dmitry\u2019s life from the first minutes of the collision, and resuscitation measures were carried out on the spot.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoctors were unable to save the athlete\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The federation added that Belyayev’s death is an “irreparable loss for the entire parachute community\u201d.<\/p>\n The daredevil skydiver was a member of the Russian national team and had completed more than 3700 jumps.<\/p>\n At the time of the tragedy, the Russian University of Special Forces were hosting annual international parachuting competitions which were dedicated to Putin\u2019s 71st birthday on Saturday, the federation said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe express our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.\u201d<\/p>\n Belyayev was from Pushkin, near St Petersburg.<\/p>\n
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