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Skydiver Attempting 'Swoop Landing' Killed In Hudson Valley Accident, Police Say Skydiver Attempting 'Swoop Landing' Killed In Hudson Valley Accident, Police Say
Skydiver Attempting 'Swoop Landing' Killed In Hudson Valley Accident, Police Say A skydiver who attempted a "swoop landing" died from injuries suffering during an accident in the Hudson Valley. It happened on Sunday, July 5 at approximately 5:40 p.m. in Ulster County. State police responded to 55 Sand Hill Road in the town of Gardiner for a report of a skydiver with injuries subsequent to a hard landing.  An investigation revealed that David H.Richardson, 41, of Gardiner was attempting a "swoop landing" when he landed at a high rate of speed, state police said.  Richardson was transported to Westchester Medical Center via Lifenet where he succumbed to h…

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by Joe Lombardi