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| Soldier dies skydiving in Canada | Soldier dies skydiving in Canada |
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| A young soldier from Aberdeenshire has been killed in a skydiving accident near Calgary in Canada. | A young soldier from Aberdeenshire has been killed in a skydiving accident near Calgary in Canada. |
| Private Kevin Mitchell, 23, from Hatton, fell to his death while taking part in adventure training. | Private Kevin Mitchell, 23, from Hatton, fell to his death while taking part in adventure training. |
| His father, Billy, told the BBC Scotland news website the second parachute apparently did not open in time. He said: "He was full of life." | His father, Billy, told the BBC Scotland news website the second parachute apparently did not open in time. He said: "He was full of life." |
| The accident, which happened on Friday, is being investigated by the Canadian authorities. | The accident, which happened on Friday, is being investigated by the Canadian authorities. |
| It is understood Pte Mitchell tried to open his main and then back-up parachute. | It is understood Pte Mitchell tried to open his main and then back-up parachute. |
| 'Deep regret' | 'Deep regret' |
| The family hope Pte Mitchell's body will be returned to Scotland later this week. | |
| He was the oldest of three sons and was serving with the 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. | |
| A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said every effort was taken to ensure that all army training was conducted as safely as possible. | A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said every effort was taken to ensure that all army training was conducted as safely as possible. |
| A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "It is with deep regret that we can confirm the death of Pte Kevin Mitchell. | A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "It is with deep regret that we can confirm the death of Pte Kevin Mitchell. |
| "Our thoughts are with the soldier's family and friends at what must be a difficult time. | "Our thoughts are with the soldier's family and friends at what must be a difficult time. |
| "This incident will be investigated fully and any lessons we can learn will be applied to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future." | "This incident will be investigated fully and any lessons we can learn will be applied to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future." |