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A man has died after his parachute failed to fully open while base jumping in Washington state on Sunday, March 30. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a press release that 47-year-old Elliot Barstow of Entiat, Wash. had sustained fatal injuries in the tragic accident.
“Sheriff Morrison reports a tragic incident involving the death of a local man following a base-jumping accident on March 30, 2025,” the release read. Officials added, “At approximately [8:42], CCSO Deputies were notified of a base-jumping accident near Milepost 202 on Highway 97A.” Related: BASE Jumper Found Dead After Leap from 12,000-Foot Peak: He Had Said His Wingsuit Could Be 'Tricky' “The individual, later identified as 47-year-old Elliot Barstow of Entiat, Wash.
, was in the process of base jumping when his parachute failed to fully open,” the release continued. “Witnesses report that this caused Mr. Barstow to spin 180 degrees, subsequently colliding with a rock wall.
” PEOPLE has contacted the National Park Service for comment and Chelan County Sheriff's Office for any updates. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Ian Flanders, American BASE Jumper, Dies in Televised Jump in Turkey “Tragically, Mr.
Barstow fell approximately 650 feet to the ground, resulting in fatal injuries,” the release read. Authorities added, “Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene, but Mr. Barstow was pronounced deceased at the site of the accident.
The Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Barstow during this incredibly difficult time.” This news comes after PEOPLE reported in October that a 27-year-old man was found dead after base jumping in Utah.
A Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter found Jonathan Bizilia on Sept. 27 “approximately 1 mile northwest of Willard Peak in extremely rugged terrain,” after he failed to check in with his after a scheduled jump, per a release by the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office. The DPS helicopter used a hoist for the rescue, however, “it was confirmed that the individual had crashed and had passed away.
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