Swiss police say a New Zealander has died while base jumping in the Oberstocken region. (File Photo)A 37-year-old New Zealander has died in a base-jumping accident in Switzerland, Bern police are reporting. The incident happened in the Oberstocken region around 4pm Thursday (local time). READ MORE:* Russian daredevil dies base jumping in Himalayas* Australian base jumper dies in Italy* Killed Kiwi basejumper's life of adventureHis companions called in the Rega Swiss air rescue service, which brought in an alpine rescue specialist to search for the man. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the family of a New Zealand citizen who died while base jumping in Switzerland.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2018 19:59 UTC