The tragic accident in Brazil that cost the life of Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, a 40-year-old Chilean skydiver, was recorded on video and has deeply impacted the world of skydiving. Local authorities are investigating the case, and the results of the autopsy are still awaited to clarify the causes.
A recent video shows the moment the accident occurred, highlighting that both the main and emergency parachutes failed, resulting in a fatal fall. Although the images are delicate, the video does not present close-ups or the moment of impact.
Advertisement
This incident has sparked concern in the sporting community, with many calling for a thorough review of safety measures at extreme jumps.
Video of the fall of Carolina Muñoz
Carol Schrappe, a Brazilian diver and close friend of Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, expressed her shock at the accident in an interview with Las Últimas Noticias. Schrappe said that they met in 2022 at a diving course in Campinas, where their friendship began to consolidate.
According to Schrappe, Carolina had been considering switching from skydiving to freediving, influenced by several personal losses suffered in the field of skydiving. This interest in diving reflected Carolina’s desire to explore a less risky activity.
Schrappe’s reflection on friendship and the pain that the tragedy leaves among those close to her has resonated in the sports community, where many mourn the loss of a passionate athlete.
Who was Carolina Muñoz?
Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, a prominent Chilean athlete, died in a tragic accident with her skydiving team while performing a jumping routine in Brazil. Muñoz, who had just turned 40, had been living in Brazil for five years and in this last jump he suffered a failure in his main parachute, while the reserve parachute had difficulty sustaining the landing.
Graduated as a kinesiologist at the Universidad Mayor and a former student at the Manuel de Salas Experimental High School, Carolina had been practicing skydiving since 2013 and had also excelled in diving, achieving achievements at the South American level. Her work as a chiropractor and physical therapist complemented her sporting activities.
Carolina Muñoz Kennedy, passionate Chilean skydiver, captured in the middle of practicing her sport in Brazil.Photo: Internet
The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation, of which he was a member, mourned the loss and confirmed that Muñoz used high-performance equipment. A Technical Commission has been established to thoroughly investigate the causes of this tragic event.