Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for his daring performances including the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident Sunday at Mineral Bottom near the Utah-Colorado border. The second victim was identified as Danny Joe Kregle, a 68-year-old grandfather described by family members.
Key Takeaways
Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for performing with Madonna at the Super Bowl, died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah along with Danny Joe Kregle.
- Andy Lewis and Danny Joe Kregle killed in BASE jump near Mineral Bottom
- Lewis was co-owner of BASE Jump Moab offering tandem jumps to inexperienced customers
- Both victims were conducting a tandem jump according to social media posts by Aerial Arts Moab
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victim Identification | 1 Difference | Los Angeles Times and Sky News identified both victims; CBS News and The Guardian only named Lewis | ▼ |
| Cause Of Death | 1 Difference | Majority reports both victims died at scene; Sky News details different circumstances | ▼ |
| Victim Relationship | Broad Agreement | No official statement on how the two knew each other |
Victim Identification
▼Los Angeles Times and Sky News identified both victims; CBS News and The Guardian only named Lewis
Cause Of Death
▼Majority reports both victims died at scene; Sky News details different circumstances
Victim Relationship
Broad AgreementNo official statement on how the two knew each other
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Emergency responders were dispatched to the remote desert area after reports of injuries from a BASE jump attempt. According to Grand County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Al Cymbaluk, both victims died at the scene, though Sky News reported Lewis survived for around three hours as medical staff attempted resuscitation efforts.
Lewis was co-owner of BASE Jump Moab, which offered tandem jumps where inexperienced customers would be harnessed to a guide wearing the parachute. The company's social media post identified both victims as conducting a tandem jump at the time of the accident. John McEvoy, a BASE jumping instructor who had jumped with Lewis, described him as having incredible athleticism and skill but noted his willingness to take significant risks.
The incident has renewed discussions about the inherent dangers of BASE jumping, which involves parachuting after leaping from fixed objects like cliffs. According to CBS News, there have been 540 fatalities worldwide since 1981, with 30 deaths last year alone. Lewis had previously acknowledged these risks in interviews.
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