Heartwarming tributes have flowed for Australian record-breaking skydiver Melissa Porter who died while attempting a new manoeuvre in the skies of the United States.
Mother Vonnie Porter told Nine News she received a phone call telling her Melissa was testing a high-risk move dubbed"swooping" when she fell into the water.“She's my baby and she's not coming home,” she told the publication.Skydive Spaceland’s Nicholas Lott said he was “painfully saddened to let the world know that Mel passed away”.
Melissa in May helped set a national skydiving record after performing a jump shattering the Australia Women’s Total-Break Sequential Record with 22 others. “Mel was such a kind soul, it was so lovely to meet Mel’s family at the weekend. You will always have the support of the skydiving community, fly free Mel,” Paige Preedy said.“We love you Mel. Thank you for being there on my very first jump. Will remember your coaching and the lessons you taught for ever,” Jody and Adrienne Trantham said.
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