
Felix Baumgartner's partner breaks silence after fatal crash and shares last moments before the tragedy
Felix Baumgartner tragically died at the age of 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy. Renowned as "Fearless Felix," his passing has left the worldwide extreme sports community in grief.
Mihaela Schwartzenberg, his partner for over 12 years, has finally opened up, sharing a touching video of his last flight and a moving tribute.
Mihaela Schwartzenberg captures Felix
Baumgartner
's final takeoff in haunting last video
Mihaela Schwartzenberg disclosed the eerie footage she filmed of Baumgartner's last moments leading up to the tragic crash. "I was filming him taking off not knowing that this will be his last flight of his extraordinary life," She sent a message to her followers on the social media platform.
The video, which was shared on Friday night, features Felix lifting off into the air on his paraglider, a view Mihaela had experienced countless times throughout their 12-year relationship.
She mentioned how she had consistently stood by him, witnessing "nearly every one of his takeoffs and landings, from skydiving and paragliding to helicopter flights and beyond." When distance kept her away, they relied on a personal ritual: the "WLC code," short for "the Wifey Landing Call," a tradition they upheld without fail.
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Mihaela showed appreciation for the overwhelming support from her fans and loved ones. She found a bittersweet peace in believing that Felix's spirit continues to shine in the skies he cherished. "Felix Baumgartner is going home now, up there, where he was the happiest ever.," she wrote. Yet, she was candid about the toll of his sudden death.
Felix Baumgartner became the first human to break the sound barrier without a vehicle
It is noted that Felix Baumgartner was a courageous and creative person who showed his skills in 2012 during his jump into the stratosphere.
Under the sponsorship of the Red Bulls he flew over 24 miles above the ground in a helium balloon and parachuted to the ground to make a free fall that broke the sound barrier traveling at more than 843 miles per hour with the help of none.
'You don't really feel the speed because you have no indication. You know you're fast because you kind of feel it, you know but you never feel 800 miles an hour.' Baumgartener said to TMZ sports reporters when asked about reaching over the speed of 800 miles per hour.
Millions of people witnessed what he had achieved live on the net, and so this earned him the life title of Fearless Felix with the entire world giving duly credit to his name as being the first man to attain this amazing feat.
Baumgartner performed base jumps, parachute jumps from fixed structures, from well-known landmarks such as the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, as seen in various biographies.
Mihaela perfectly captured Felix's spirit, "up there, where he was at his happiest." While the investigation into his crash is still ongoing and the world reminisces about his amazing feats.
FAQs
Where did Felix Baumgartner's fatal crash occur?
The crash occurred in Porto Sant'Elpidio, a coastal town in Italy, near a hotel swimming pool.
How did Felix break the sound barrier in 2012?
He achieved this during a free fall from the stratosphere, reaching speeds over 843 miles per hour.
What caused Felix to lose control during his final paragliding flight?
Reports indicate he became ill mid-flight, leading to a loss of control, as per reports.
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