British paraglider, 62, is killed after smashing into rocks in Turkey

British paraglider, 62, is killed after smashing into rocks following take off from 6,300ft mountain in Turkey

  • The tourist jumped from the popular Babadag paragliding spot in Oludeniz
  • He smashed into rocks shortly after taking off and was rushed to hospital
  • But doctors were unable to revive the holidaymaker  

A British paraglider has been killed after smashing into rocks after taking off from a 6,300ft mountain in Turkey.

The Briton, 62, leaped off from the Babadag paragliding centre in Fethiye on the popular Aegean hotspot in the Turkish riviera.

The tourist was on holiday from England when he decided to do a jump from the Babadag, meaning Father Mountain.

The Briton, 62, leaped off from the Babadag paragliding centre in Fethiye on the popular Aegean hotspot in the Turkish riviera

A British paraglider has been killed after smashing into rocks after taking off from a 6,300ft mountain in Turkey

The holidaymaker prepared the jump but after take-off, smashed into rocks soon after.

Witnesses immediately called the emergency services and Search and Rescue were deployed to the area.

He was carried away on a stretcher and taken in an ambulance to Fethiye State hospital.

But despite their best efforts, he was not able to be revived.

Turkish authorities have opened an investigation into his death.

MailOnline has contacted the Foreign Office for a statement.

Babadag is considered one of the best paragliding spots in Europe due to its stunning views near the coast. 

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