ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — A skydiver from Ohio died on Tuesday after he suffered severe injuries in a hard landing, according to city officials.
Thomas Barrett, 27, was diving solo and experienced a hard landing during a "swooping" maneuver, officials said.
He was taken to Lakeland Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4 p.m.
Officials said police officers were called to Skydive City just after 3 p.m.
According to officials, Barrett was listed as an experienced diver on waiver records with more than 1,000 prior jumps.
