x
Breaking News
More () »

Police: Skydiver dies from injuries following 'hard landing' in Zephyrhills

Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — A Canadian man is dead after a "hard landing" at a Zephyrhills skydiving company, according to police. 

Authorities say at 1:19 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a call in reference to a "hard landing of a solo skydiver" at Skydive City in Zephyrhills. 

The skydiver, 33-year-old James Southam, was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with severe injuries, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

This isn't the first time a skydiver has died at Skydive City. 10 Tampa Bay has previously reported six other deaths that occurred in the area between 2013-2018. 

According to its website, Skydive City is one of "the most well-known skydiving centers in the sports community." It says the center performs 70,000 jumps annually by divers from 80 different countries and all 50 states.

10 Tampa Bay has reached out to Skydive City for comment and has not yet heard back. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out