A wingsuit flyer has died in canton Vaud. The 44-year-old US citizen took off near Les Diablerets.
The alarm was raised by his friends when he failed to arrive at the landing point.
A search was launched by police and a Rega helicopter – they found victim’s body.
Federal investigators have launched an investigation.
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