Man, 49, dies following skydiving horror in Devon
A 49-year-old man was confirmed dead, police said
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Police were called to the incident in Honiton, Devon, just before 1pm today
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A man has died following a skydive in Devon, police said.
Emergency services were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Honiton, at around 1pm on Saturday due to concerns for the welfare of a skydiver.
A 49-year-old man was confirmed dead, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
A spokesman for the force said: "His family have been informed.
"Scene guards remain in place currently, and enquiries are ongoing into the incident by the relevant agencies.
"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends at this difficult time."
The incident comes a year after two people died while skydiving in the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome in June last year.
Chiropractic student Adam Harrison, 30, died in the incident alongside 48-year-old mum-of-four Belinda Taylor.
The site is located in the Blackdown Hills.
It advertises activities including skydiving, wing walking and helicopter training.
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