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    Maine woman, 28, dies in horror skydive as dust devil spins her out of control on last jump of day

    By Zahra Khaliq & Brigid Brown & Erin Rose Humphrey,

    2024-08-29
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    A young skydiver's life ended in tragedy after she was ensnared in an "uncontrolled spin" caused by a terrible weather in a freak accident event.

    Skydiving pro Devrey LaRiccia Chase, 28, met her fate during a jump with a student when a sudden "dust devil" resulted in a deadly descent , her spouse Freddy Chase divulged in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

    The catastrophic incident unfolded on August 2, claiming Devrey's life while her student sustained serious injuries.

    In Freddys heart-wrenching narration of the mishap, he disclosed: "There was no malfunction, there was no plane incident, she was turning her canopy on final to come land safely on the grass, like she has done hundreds of times."

    He chronicled that on her final leap of the day at Skydive Perris, Devrey tried to dodge the dust devil she spotted around 40 feet above the ground, only to be caught by another one, culminating in a crash landing, reports the Express US .

    Freddy portrayed the danger of their plight, stating: "With dust devils going over grass, they become invisible because you can't see any dust in the direction they're going...it sent her canopy in an uncontrolled spin to the ground."

    Devrey, though unconscious yet breathing following the crash, was immediately taken to the hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead. In mourning, Freddy stated: "I loved that perfect girl. She was beautiful in the sport and in her passion for skydiving. It was what she talked about every day. She loved doing what she did."

    An unidentified student suffered serious injuries in the accident, according to People.

    In a heart-wrenching statement, Devrey's family said: "On a day that began like many others, full of promise and excitement, Devrey embarked on what was to be another thrilling parachuting experience. However, the day took a tragic turn when the plane she was on encountered unforeseen difficulties."

    "Despite the best efforts of the pilots and crew, the plane went down, resulting in a catastrophic accident. Devrey, along with others on board, did not survive. The shock and sorrow of her untimely death have left her family, friends, and community in deep mourning. Devrey's absence is profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.'".

    The LaRiccia family also shared: "Devrey was a bright and adventurous spirit who lived her life to the fullest, always seeking new experiences and embracing each day with enthusiasm and joy."

    "Her passion for adventure led her to the exhilarating world of parachuting. She found immense joy in the freedom of the skies, cherishing each moment she spent soaring above the earth."

    "Unfortunately, it was this very passion that led to the accident that claimed her life."

    Tributes have been pouring in for Devrey from her local community, as the 28 year old was celebrated for her kindness and infectious spirit. One friend took to social media to share: "Dev was truly something special. One of the sweetest, warmest, and most welcoming people I've ever met and I'm so glad I got to know her".

    Another person reflected, "Devrey was such a character, always had a good attitude towards everything and everyone. She will be greatly missed by all of us" Meanwhile, a third mourner expressed their adoration with heartfelt words: "The most perfect angel, she was and will forever be an inspiration to me".

    Meanwhile, a crowdfunding effort on GoFundMe to bring Devrey's remains back to Maine for burial has garnered over $56,000, quickly approaching its $75,000 goal.

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    08-31
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