On 27 April 2025, experienced skydiver Jade Damarell, 32, died during a solo jump at Wrefords' Farm in Shotton Colliery, County Durham. Authorities believe the fall was deliberate. Damarell, who had completed over 400 jumps, did not deploy her parachute during the descent. Emergency services were called, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Originally from Kowloon, Hong Kong, and living in Caerphilly, South Wales, Damarell had recently gone through a separation and was living with a new partner at the time. She reportedly left a note before her final jump. An inquest into her death is scheduled for 21 August 2025.
