The hot-air balloon was airborne for approximately 30 minutes before the man fell out of the basket.
A man plummeted to his death from a hot-air balloon over Melbourne, Australia, on March 18, the Associated Press reported.
Following the incident, the balloon landed at Yarra Bend Park, while other hot-air balloons in the vicinity made landings at various inner-city parks. The man’s body was subsequently discovered in a residential neighbourhood, prompting Victoria state police to seal off Albert street, between Wood Street and Murray Road.
In a joint statement cited by AP on March 18, the two groups emphasised that hot-air balloon baskets are carefully designed to maximise safety and minimise the risk of passengers accidentally falling out.
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