A skydiver in the United States lost her life in a tragic accident while taking photos of her fellow skydivers as she was pulled into an aircraft propeller.
According to The Sun and other sources, on Monday, Amanda Gallagher, 37, was pulled into an aircraft propeller on the runway of Wichita Airport in Kansas on the 26th.
The accident left Amanda critically injured. She was rushed to the hospital, but she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
Investigations revealed that Amanda was photographing her fellow skydivers during the accident.
As news of her death spread, a wave of condolences from her colleagues and friends followed.
A close friend, who was close with her like sisters, shared on social media, “Amanda was kind, adventurous, and creative.”
A spokesperson for the aviation company stated, “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the young woman who tragically lost her life in this propeller incident.”
Local authorities are treating this as an accidental death and are investigating the exact cause.
Meanwhile, a fundraising campaign is currently underway on the online platform GoFundMe to support Amanda’s funeral expenses.
As of Tuesday 5:10 PM, 169 people had participated in the campaign, raising $14,522, significantly surpassing the target amount of $12,000.
