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Skydiver Dies After Plummeting To Earth After Parachute Doesn't Open

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A 60-year-old skydiver has died after plummeting to his death. His parachute failed to open during a jump, leading to his death. Now, the skydiving community is in mourning.

Authorities identified the deceased as skydiver Takashi Koyama. Koyama passed away after his parachute failed to open. An eyewitness described the chaotic scene. The skydiver fell after his chute didn't open.

"A witness at the landing site across the street had observed the parachuter a few hundred feet above the ground descending quickly, in a spin and it appeared his parachute was not fully open," according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).

Another witness told KCNC that she saw "there was something green on the ground."

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"And I hopped the fence and ran over," she continued. "I called 911 when I noticed it was a person on the ground, and they walked me through CPR until first responders were able to get here."

First responders found Koyama deceased in the field in Colorado. His son Shizuka was shocked to learn of his father's death. He launched a GoFundMe to try to help cover costs. He explained, "As a nursing student, I am balancing my studies and the responsibilities that come with losing a parent. With my mother having passed away years ago, I am the only one left to handle everything. The costs of cremation, travel, and burial in two countries are far beyond what I can manage alone. Each day brings new challenges and the financial burden has become tremendous."
He also remembered the skydiver and his legacy.

"My father, Takashi Koyama, was a remarkable man who cherished both Japan and America, the lands he called home and loved deeply," the GoFundMe page read. "After his sudden passing, I am determined to honor his wishes and take care of his affairs, but the journey is overwhelming."