THIS is the horrific moment a tourist plunged to her death after falling from a skydiving harness moments before landing.
Paulina Biskup, 38, was the victim of the tragedy in Colombia on Tuesday, which left her friends and partner screaming in horror.
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The disturbing footage shows Paulina clearly struggling to maintain control of her parachute as it swings violently in the air.
The strong winds hit it mercilessly, until the Polish citizen can bear no more.
Her equipment was forced into several strange positions, with Paulina swerved at dangerous angles.
She fell to her death after slipping from her harness, which was believed to not have been properly secured before takeoff.
In the video, Paulina endures most of the traumatic experience, but just when it looks like she’s going to land safely, she slips and disappears into the tall grass.
As it hit the ground, screams could be heard as the distressed victim visibly suffered her final moments.
Paulina’s umbrella slowly drifts to the ground after its user falls from it
Local media reported that Paulina was declared dead at the scene, after rescue teams rushed to try to save her.
But she actually died from the tremendous impact she was subjected to.
“It appears that she did not fasten her belt properly, which caused her to fall,” an unnamed official told local media.
It is not yet known whether someone else checked her belt before she took off.
Furthermore, it is also unclear how much experience Polina has in paragliding.
There was a paragliding event nearby in Roldanillo, west of Bogotá, but Paulina did not participate in it.
She was actually jumping with her partner and friends, who were forced to watch as their loved one and friend struggled to control her equipment.
Paulina was living in Dublin, Ireland at the time, where she graduated from Trinity College Dublin In 2010, according to social media.
Roldanillo is known as the “paragliding capital” of Colombia due to its ideal conditions for the sport.
The launch site at Aguapanilla is known for its stunning views and favorable air currents.
The authorities in Roldanillo confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.
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