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Laura Sharman

Ukrainian skydiver dies in base jump accident after posting about ‘joy of being alive’

A Ukrainian skydiver died during a horror jump accident just days after a touching post about the joys of life.

Maxim Slobodian reportedly passed away aged 31 while skydiving in Switzerland on Sunday.

The sportsman, also known as Maximignite, jumped off the Sputnik launch site above Lake Walenstadt on Saturday, according to local media.

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