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| Parachutist Carl Marsh dies in jump near Lancaster | Parachutist Carl Marsh dies in jump near Lancaster |
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| An experienced parachutist described as a "hero" by his son has died after a "tragic" jump in Lancashire. | An experienced parachutist described as a "hero" by his son has died after a "tragic" jump in Lancashire. |
| Carl Marsh suffered fatal injuries at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, near Lancaster, on Saturday. | Carl Marsh suffered fatal injuries at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, near Lancaster, on Saturday. |
| Paramedics were called to the site but the 46-year-old from Knutsford, Cheshire, was pronounced dead. | Paramedics were called to the site but the 46-year-old from Knutsford, Cheshire, was pronounced dead. |
| Lancashire Police and the British Parachute Association are investigating but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. | Lancashire Police and the British Parachute Association are investigating but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. |
| Mr Marsh's relatives released a statement paying tribute to the "much-loved" family man. | Mr Marsh's relatives released a statement paying tribute to the "much-loved" family man. |
| They added: "Carl was taken away from us so suddenly that this just doesn't feel real. | |
| "His enormous heart was big enough for every one of us and he lived life to the full. | "His enormous heart was big enough for every one of us and he lived life to the full. |
| "He was a leader and admired by so many, and his son Craig says he was his hero." | "He was a leader and admired by so many, and his son Craig says he was his hero." |
| Det Insp Simon Ball said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of this man and in particular those who witnessed this tragic incident yesterday. | Det Insp Simon Ball said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of this man and in particular those who witnessed this tragic incident yesterday. |
| "During our initial investigation at the scene, we saw nothing that suggested any sign of suspicious activity. | "During our initial investigation at the scene, we saw nothing that suggested any sign of suspicious activity. |
| "We are working with the British Parachute Association who are now in charge of investigating the incident, and have been conducting enquiries on their behalf." | "We are working with the British Parachute Association who are now in charge of investigating the incident, and have been conducting enquiries on their behalf." |