Heartbreaking tributes to mum-of-four killed in tragic tandem sky dive jump at Devon airfield
Upcoming skydiving events have been suspended while the investigation continues
SKYDIVE TRAGEDY Heartbreaking tributes to mum-of-four killed in tragic tandem sky dive jump at Devon airfield
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HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a mum-of-four who was killed in a tragic tandem sky dive jump.
Emergency services rushed to Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon on Friday but two skydivers were both pronounced dead at the scene.
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Emergency services rushed to Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon yesterday
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Belinda Taylor sadly died after a sky dive jump
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Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed investigations into the tragedy were underway
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Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that families of the skydivers had been informed and investigations into the incident were underway.
Now, tributes have poured in for two people including mum-of-four Belinda Taylor.
Her eldest son Connor Bowles told DevonLive: "
On Friday, June 13, our family lost our mum Belinda Taylor.
"She was a mother of four children, three adult boys and one teenage girl, and a grandmother to two young children.
"She was a selfless woman who wanted only the best for others and especially her loved ones. She will be deeply missed and will leave an everlasting impression on all those she has met in life.
"We as a family would like to ask for peace and privacy during this time whilst we grieve our loss and remember our mum as we should do.
"We would finally like to thank the police and investigators for the help they have already provided and the support that has been offered by them.'
Cops asked anyone with information on the tragedy to get in touch.
British Skydiving Chief executive Robert Gibson confirmed that a probe had been launched and his organisation was assisting authorities.
In a statement he said: "Today British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives.
"Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.
"A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident.
"Once complete, a report will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities.
"No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time."
Local charity Devon in Sight told how it had suspended its upcoming skydiving events while the investigation was ongoing.
CEO Grahame Flynn said: "Having undertaken two skydive challenges in 2018 and 2022 I know how meticulous the team at Skydive Buzz are in their training.
"In view of this tragic news our events planned for Saturday 21st June, Wednesday 25th June and Saturday 5th July are suspended pending investigation.
"Our Jump for Sight Challenges have raised significant funds for our work over the years.
"At this time our thoughts are with the instructor and student who lost their lives and their families, friends and colleagues.'
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