Man who died after falling from hot air balloon took his own life'
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Man who died after falling from hot air balloon took his own life'
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"Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, from Watford, was reported to have fallen at 9.23am on 19 September near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. After a search lasting more than four hours, utilising drones, officers, and dogs, his body was found on nearby farmland, having sustained "traumatic injuries". Assistant Coroner Sally Morgan concluded at West Sussex Coroner's Court in Horsham on Monday that Mr Garzon had an "intention" to die by suicide when he left the balloon."
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and keeps reporting free without paywalls, supported by readers who can afford to contribute. A passenger, Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, fell from a Virgin Balloon Flight on 19 September at 9.23am near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. A search lasting more than four hours using drones, officers and dogs located his body on nearby farmland with traumatic injuries. Assistant Coroner Sally Morgan concluded that Mr Garzon had an intention to die by suicide when he left the balloon. Footage shows him waving at a camera immediately before he fell. He had spoken with the pilot at 6.15am, who reported no concerns about his fitness to fly.
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