Experienced BASE jumper dies near Utah peak, sheriff says
Jonathan Bizilia, a 27-year-old BASE jumper, was found dead near Willard Peak in Utah last week after failing to check in with a friend, authorities said.
An experienced BASE jumper was found dead near a peak in Utah last week after authorities say he failed to check in with a friend following a jump.
The friend told deputies and rescuers that the friend had not been in contact after going BASE jumping in a wingsuit near Willard Peak, a 9,763-foot mountain summit, the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday.
The friend gave deputies and rescuers crucial information about potential jump locations and flight routes, allowing rescue teams to deploy helicopters to those areas, the sheriff’s office said.
After a two-hour search, a Department of Public Safety helicopter spotted an individual about one mile northwest of Willard Peak in “extremely rugged terrain,” officials said.
“We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this challenging time,” officials said.
The Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau, Weber County Sheriff’s Office, and Weber County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue assisted in the search and rescue operation.
BASE jumping is considered a high-risk activity. The term “BASE” is an acronym that references four common types of jump locations: buildings, antennas, spans and earth.
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Here's your comprehensive guide to joining the festivities and getting into the Irish spirit.<a href="https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2025/03/14/montreal-st-patrick-s-day-parade-queen-and-court-are-100-concordian.html" target="_blank"><span></span></a></p><h3>Parade Details</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG55Uq0JoOb/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <ul> <li><strong>Date & time:</strong> Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Starting Point:</strong> Corner of Fort Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard</li> <li><strong>Route:</strong> The procession will travel east along De Maisonneuve Boulevard, concluding at Jeanne-Mance Street </li> </ul> <h3>What to expect</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3nXVWgNlqJ/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>This year's parade will feature:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Hundreds of Floats & Performers:</strong> Experience a three-hour spectacle with numerous floats, marching bands, and performers celebrating Montreal's Irish heritage.<a href="https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/festivals-and-events/st-patrick-s-parade" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Royal Court:</strong> Meet the newly crowned Queen Amanda Keating and her court, all of whom are current or former <a href="https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2025/03/14/montreal-st-patrick-s-day-parade-queen-and-court-are-100-concordian.html" target="_blank">Concordia University students</a>.</li> <li><strong>Grand Marshal:</strong> <a href="https://www.thesuburban.com/fyi/those-irish-eyes-are-already-smiling-ahead-of-st-patricks-day/article_55f2258e-dc18-11ef-90cf-4fc943a78e4e.html" target="_blank">Daniel Doyle Sr</a>., a lifelong Montrealer with deep roots in the Irish community, will lead the parade.</li> </ul> <h3>Getting there</h3><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_jep6s4Ca/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <ul> <li><strong>Public transit:</strong> <span style="">Given the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-traffic-closures-march" target="_blank">road closures</a> and limited parking, it's advisable to use public transportation. The nearest metro stations to the parade route are Atwater, Guy-Concordia, and Peel on the Green Line</span> <a href="https://www.timeout.com/montreal/things-to-do/st-patricks-day-parade-montreal" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Road closures:</strong> <span style="">Be aware of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-traffic-closures-march" target="_blank">street closures along the parade route</a> from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Streets affected include sections of Clark, Jeanne-Mance, Saint-Alexandre, City-Councillors, Towers, de Maisonneuve, Saint-Urbain, and Sainte-Catherine</span> </li> </ul> <h3>Tips for attendees</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Arrive early:</strong> To secure a good viewing spot, plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m.</li> <li><strong>Dress appropriately:</strong> <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-weather-spring-forecast" target="_blank">March weather in Montreal</a> can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and wear comfortable footwear.</li> <li><strong>Embrace the spirit:</strong> Don't forget to wear green and join in the festive atmosphere!</li></ul><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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