Warning: Distressing footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrz55NecjnM
Shocking footage has captured the moment an extreme diver died after diving 65ft into a river, live on TV.
Slovenian Andrej Beuc, 34, was taking part in a diving competition on the River Drina in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday, when he struggled to fully resurface, The Mirror reports.
YouTube/Dejan JokicCheers from thousands of spectators turned into gasps, as they looked on in horror, as Andrej couldn’t keep his head above the water after his massive dive.
A group of rescue boats were quickly on the scene, but because of the river’s murky water they could not spot the professional athlete in time.
YouTube/Dejan JokicThe competition was suspended after the tragic incident unfolded in Zvornik.
Mayor of Zvornik, Zoran Stevanovic, said: “This is an athlete who had thousands of jumps. [The incident has hit] me hard.”
FacebookOur thoughts are with Andrej’s family during this difficult time.
