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Tributes paid to British base jumper who died in Thailand

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Mr Odinson died after his parachute failed to open after he jumped from a building in the beach resort of Pattaya

Tributes have been paid to a British skydiver who died in Thailand while base jumping from a 29-storey building.

The 33-year-old, widely named as Nathy Odinson, was a former photographer at a skydiving centre in Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire.

Mr Odinson died on Saturday evening when he leapt from an apartment block in the beach resort of Pattaya and his parachute failed to open.

Skydive Hibaldstow said its thoughts were with his friends and family.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the centre said: “As many of you may be aware, Nathy Odinson passed away yesterday.

“He was part of the Hib camera team up until late last year, and we hope you will all take this time to remember the fond memories you have…

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