Man Dies After Falling Off A Hot Air Balloon In Australia's Melbourne
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The balloon landed safely later, but the man's body was found in a nearby residential area.
Tragedy struck a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne on Monday. A passenger fell from the basket after just 30 minutes in the air. The balloon landed safely later, but the man's body was found in a nearby residential area. Others on board, including the pilot, were understandably shaken and are receiving counselling, Sky News reported.
Police spoke to other occupants in the balloon and witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The police ruled out foul play in the passenger's death. The balloon's morning flight originated from a northern suburb of Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city.
Industry representatives from the National Commercial Hot Air Ballooning Industry and the Australian Ballooning Federation offered their sympathies to the victim's loved ones.
