VIDEO: Freefalling Skydiving Student Gets Saved by Instructor’s Lightning-Quick Reflexes

A heart-pounding drama unfolds amidst the vast open skies of Kemerovo, Russia. The incident took place on July 28 when a student skydiver experienced challenges up in the air. The YouTube video has gone viral capturing the uncertainties associated with adventure sports.

As the skydiver experienced precariousness trying to balance herself up at the staggering altitude, her instructor came to her help. Let us delve into this article to find out about the incident in detail.    

A freefall entwined with a desperate call for help

Skydiving has secured the prime spot in the list for adrenaline junkies to experience thrilling feats. Among the notable programs, the Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) program presents trust-worthy opportunities for newcomers to make their debut in skydiving. Through the structured training program, the skydivers take their first step into the world of skydiving.  

As reported by K102, the filmed video captured from the perspective of a fellow skydiver reveals the student wearing a helmet and decked up in a red and yellow skydiving suit was seated with other skydivers waiting to leap from the aircraft embracing the thrill of free fall. 

As one by one three skydivers from the team took the plunge, now it was her turn for the daring move. However, shortly after her leap, things took an unexpected turn as the student tried to balance herself at such staggering height fighting against gravity and tumultuous air pressure. 

The heroic act from the instructor makes a life-saving moment

While the student struggled with the challenging conditions at such a high altitude, having no prior experience resulted in running low in confidence. It was right at that moment when the instructor decided to take action and immediately leaped out of the aircraft to help the student out. 

As she struggled to pull out the parachute from her backpack, the instructor recognized her struggle. Maintaining his composure with remarkable speed, he drew himself near the skydiver under distress. With his crucial intervention, the skydiver was assisted in maintaining the belly-to-earth position, although in the first instance, she slipped away from the grip of the instructor. 

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But on the second instance, he ensured to unzip the compartment in her backpack by helping the tucked-in parachute to launch itself, saving the skydiver from any further potential disaster. This heartwarming move and quick action from the instructor has garnered praise from the skydiving community. 

The YouTube video serves as a reminder for the adventure enthusiasts serving a testament to the importance of preparedness and safety without panicking under distress. However, with challenges comes the cruciality of teamwork and camaraderie that ensure remarkable experiences in the skies taking part in thrilling freefalls. 

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