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Felix Baumgartner Paramotor Video Posted Hours Before Incident Raises Questions
Felix Baumgartner Paramotor Video Posted Hours Before Incident Raises Questions

Cedar News

time18-07-2025

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Felix Baumgartner Paramotor Video Posted Hours Before Incident Raises Questions

Felix Baumgartner paramotor video, posted just hours before a reported accident, is drawing attention online. The video, shared on Instagram, shows the world-renowned daredevil flying a paramotor paraglider. He also posted a photo of an airfield with the caption: 'Too much wind' — a detail that has raised concerns among his followers. Felix Baumgartner Paramotor Video Sparks Concern Best known for his 2012 stratospheric jump, Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall after jumping from a height of 24 miles (128,100 ft). His descent lasted nearly 10 minutes and was part of the Red Bull Stratos project — one of the most iconic moments in extreme sports history. The Felix Baumgartner paramotor video posted recently appears to show risky conditions, with visibly strong winds. While there has been no official statement regarding any accident yet, fans have expressed concern about whether the conditions were safe for flying. Life After the Stratos Jump Following his legendary jump, Felix retired from extreme stunts to focus on airshows, charity work, and occasionally flying as a commercial pilot. He has been active in raising funds for the Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation. In recent years, however, he has also drawn controversy for his political views, including criticism of refugee policies in Austria and Germany, and comments about democracy and leadership that stirred public debate. Felix Baumgartner's Legacy Beyond the Paramotor Video While the Felix Baumgartner paramotor video is going viral for concerning reasons, it also reminds fans of his enduring passion for aviation. His past achievements, especially the 2012 space jump, remain unmatched in many ways, despite his record later being broken by Google's Alan Eustace in 2014.

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