CACHE COUNTY, Utah — The 27-year-old man killed in a BASE jumping accident Sunday morning in Cache County has been identified as a Salt Lake City firefighter.
The Salt Lake City Fire Department shared that Gabe Reilly had died following the accident near Leetham's Hollow in Millville Canyon.
Reilly was with a group of around 8-10 people when he jumped from an estimated distance of 700 feet, and, according to authorities, "something went wrong." Reilly allegedly did not have enough lift with his wingsuit, resulting in him hitting the ground at a high rate of speed.
Reilly was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Cache County Sheriff's Office said Leetham's Hollow is a popular spot for BASE jumping.
Officials said Reilly had been with the department for four years following his father, who had served with Salt Lake City Fire before retiring in 2024.
"Gabe was known for his infectious smile, kind heartedness, and his free-spirited nature. Gabe’s commitment to the department, his fellow firefighters, and the community will not be forgotten," the department wrote.