Hero Mildura skydiver dies in Torquay accident

Allan Murphy

AN experienced skydiving instructor from Mildura who died after his two parachutes failed to open on Friday has been hailed a hero after taking the brunt of the fall in an attempt to minimise injuries to his tandem passenger. Victorian Police said 35-year-old Arron Toepfer died at the scene of the accident at Torquay when […]

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