Two North California skydivers died during a fatal tandem jump this past weekend. According to the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office, it is believed that the skydivers’ parachute failed to open during a jump on Saturday in San Joaquin County with Lodi Parachute Center. Authorities say they received an emergency call that two skydivers fell to the ground without an open parachute. The two men were found deceased in the Lodi area, and the preliminary investigation reveals the parachute malfunctioned. The men are believed to be in their 20s but have not been identified.
The owner of the Lodi Parachute Center claims one of the victims was a seasoned instructor with the company, with 700 jumps of experience. The owner believes the parachute failed to eject but does not know why. Skydivers at the Lodi Parachute Center did not discontinue jumps for the day but continued after the deadly incident. The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation into the accident.
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