British skydiver with dwarfism falls 15,000ft to her deathPamela Gower/FACEBOOK Gower had a zest for life and a passion for sky-diving. A 49-year-old UK skydiver, with dwarfism fell 15,000ft to her death when her specially adapted parachute failed to open. The British Parachute Association in June had just given her permission to use the special equipment, as she was unable to reach a standard rip-cord on a parachute. Pamela Gower/FACEBOOK Pamela Gower fell 15,000ft to her death, when her parachute failed to open. Durham Police said her death will be investigated by authorities, including the British Parachute Association.

Source: Stuff September 12, 2016 04:18 UTC