Colorado Skydiver Falls To His Death In Freak Accident
Muñoz Kennedy had turned 40 two days prior and was making her last dive out a series she had performed throughout the day.
She was also a physiotherapist and chiropractor.
Her fatal fall was reported to police, who confiscated her high-performance equipment for forensic analysis and are now investigating.
The Brazilian Skydiving Confederation said it will also prepare a report on the cause of the incident.
“In this difficult time, our thoughts are with our dear athlete, her family and the entire skydiving community,” the organization said in a statement, cited by Diario AS. “We reaffirm our commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone involved in our sport.”
Muñoz Kennedy is being cremated Wednesday and her ashes will be brought back to Chile, per Jam Press.
One person wrote on social media: “Fly high, beautiful friend!”
“Thank you for being in my life, for your support, your time, your kindness, the laughter, and those late-night study sessions. I adore you forever.”
The FAA says there are around 30 to 40 fatalities among skydivers each year in the United States.
The United States Parachute Association, a private sports organization, says about 4 million skydives were made in the U.S. last year.