Firefighter dies in BASE jump wingsuit failure in Utah

Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter and experienced BASE jumper, died on 28 September 2026 when his wingsuit failed during a jump from a 700-foot cliff near Millville Canyon in northern Utah. Authorities said he was an experienced practitioner of the high-risk sport.

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Firefighter Dies in BASE Jump Attempt in Utah

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Gabe Reilly, a Salt Lake City firefighter who was an experienced BASE jumper, died in an accident near Millville Canyon in northern Utah on Sunday, officials said.