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Man who died skydiving in Devon was 'warm and positive' | |
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Adam Harrison was one of two people who died while skydiving on Friday | Adam Harrison was one of two people who died while skydiving on Friday |
A man who died in a skydiving accident in Devon is being remembered for his "warmth, openness and positivity". | |
Skydiving instructor and chiropractic student Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth, was one of two who died in a tandem jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton on Friday. | Skydiving instructor and chiropractic student Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth, was one of two who died in a tandem jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton on Friday. |
Prof Lesley Haig, vice-chancellor of Health Sciences University in Bournemouth, said Mr Harrison's death was "being felt across our entire institution". | Prof Lesley Haig, vice-chancellor of Health Sciences University in Bournemouth, said Mr Harrison's death was "being felt across our entire institution". |
Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, also died and has been described as a "caring, giving person" by those who knew her. | Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, also died and has been described as a "caring, giving person" by those who knew her. |
The university said "Adam's warmth, openness and positivity touched the lives of all who knew and worked with him". | |
Prof Haig said: "This is a deeply difficult time for many of our students and staff. | Prof Haig said: "This is a deeply difficult time for many of our students and staff. |
"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Adam's family, friends and all who knew him. | "Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Adam's family, friends and all who knew him. |
"We are doing everything we can to support our community, and we encourage anyone affected to reach out." | "We are doing everything we can to support our community, and we encourage anyone affected to reach out." |
Oliver-James Gratton, who previously worked with Mr Harrison at adventure park Go Ape, said it was honoured to have known him. | |
"I know wherever you are, you'll be having the best time," he said. | |
"Rest in peace my friend." | |
Belinda Taylor, from Totnes, was described as a "caring, giving person" by her family | Belinda Taylor, from Totnes, was described as a "caring, giving person" by her family |
Devon and Cornwall Police said the skydivers died at the scene and their families had been informed. | Devon and Cornwall Police said the skydivers died at the scene and their families had been informed. |
It said ongoing inquiries involved British Skydiving and East Devon District Council Environmental Health and Safety Office. | It said ongoing inquiries involved British Skydiving and East Devon District Council Environmental Health and Safety Office. |
British Skydiving said on Saturday it had been "notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives". | British Skydiving said on Saturday it had been "notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives". |
The Dunkeswell Aerodrome is a former RAF site located in the Blackdown Hills area of Devon, close to the county's border with Somerset. | The Dunkeswell Aerodrome is a former RAF site located in the Blackdown Hills area of Devon, close to the county's border with Somerset. |
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