Man dead after jump goes horribly wrong

An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong.

An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong in Utah. Picture: Jam Press

An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong in the US state of Utah.

Jonathan Bizilia, 27, from Alabama, was found dead after crashing onto rugged terrain.

A concerned friend contacted the Weber County Sheriff’s Office after Jonathan failed to send an update on his outing.

Jonathan Bizilia, 27, from Albania, was found dead after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong. Picture: Jam Press

The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office was also called in to assist with helicopters used to search for Jonathan.

The friend, who has not been named, provided authorities with potential jump locations and flight routes.

Jonathan was discovered 1.5km northwest of Willard Peak in Utah on September 27 and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

Jonathan was discovered 1.5km northwest of Willard Peak in Utah and he was confirmed dead at the scene. Picture: Jam Press

A hoist was used by a helicopter to recover the body.

His funeral will be held on October 5 at the Church of the Highlands in Alabama.

An extract from a statement by a spokesperson for Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office, stated: “We offer our deepest condolences to his [Jonathan’s] family and friends during this challenging time.”

He is remembered by his colleagues as a man of many distinguishing qualities. Picture: Jam Press

An obituary dedicated to Jonathan stated: “He is remembered by his colleagues as a man of many distinguishing qualities — an infectious smile, a passion for the outdoors, a commitment to excellence in all he did, and a belief in the potential of his work to bless and benefit others.

“By those who knew him best and loved him most, he is remembered as a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.”

Pictured is the helicopter that helped recover hiker Herbert Wise’s body after the US man tragically fell 120m to his death in Colorado. Picture: Jam Press

The incident occurred just two days after a hiker tragically to his death in Colorado.

Herbert Wise was doing a solo hike across the Rock of Ages trail on Wilson Peak.

The 53-year-old from Rochester, New York, fell 120 metres, suffering a head injury in the process.

By the time he was found by search and rescue officials he had unfortunately succumbed to his injuries, confirmed by the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office.