Skydiver in critical condition after ‘very hard landing’ in Parakai, West Aucklandn West Auckland

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 26, 2020

A skydiver who was seriously injured in a crash today had deployed his parachute but struck the ground “very hard” when landing.

The man, aged in his 30s, was flown to Auckland City Hospital by Westpac …

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