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Tue, Nov 22, 2016

Stunt Man Fatally Injured In Fall From Helicopter

Was Participating In An Abseiling (Rappelling) Race In China

A former SAS hero and James Bond stuntman was fatally injured when he fell 300 feet from a helicopter during an abseil race in China.

Steve Truglia (pictured in Facebook image) from East London held the record for the fastest 100 meter (300 foot) abseil, which is also known as rappelling. He was 54.

The U.K. newspaper The Daily Mail reports that Truglia and another stuntman were purposely rappelling from the helicopter at the same time. A few hours before the flight, Truglia reportedly expressed concerns that there might be a problem because of the combined weight of the two rappellers. The race had also been delayed at least once because of adverse weather, according to the Truglia's Facebook page.

Details of the accident have been difficult to obtain, according to a former military colleague.

(Image from Facebook)

FMI: www.stevetruglia.com

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