Mar. 16, 2025
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A 26-year-old outdoorsman who got married last month has died after falling about 200 feet from a hiking trail police consider dangerous.
In a post toFacebook, Acuff’s uncle, Mike Acuff, said his nephew had recently gotten married and had completed physical therapy school. Acuff was “living life to the fullest,” he said.
“There are so many memories that have been flooding my mind the last 24 hours, but they have a common theme,” Mike wrote in his post.
Mar. 16, 2025
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Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis said he isretiringfrom the NFL to pursue a career in ministry.
In a post toInstagramon Wednesday, the 26-year-old said he is leaving the league after “much prayer and deliberation.”
“I have elected to officially retire from the NFL as I endeavor to devote the remainder of my life to the further advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Willis, who played three seasons in the NFL.
Mar. 16, 2025
Gino Mader.Photo:Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Gino Mäder, a 26-year-old professional cyclist, has died following a crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder,” team Bahrain Victoriousshared in a statement on their websiteFriday.
“On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained.
Mar. 16, 2025
Kevin McGrath, missing Carnival Cruise passenger.Photo:Miami Dade Police Department; Getty
Miami Dade Police Department; Getty
Officials in Florida are investigating the disappearance ofa cruise passengerwho did not return with the vessel once the ship docked.
Kevin McGrath, 26, was aboard aCarnival Cruisefrom PortMiami to Bimini, Bahamas, over the Labor Day holiday weekend. However, when the Carnival Conquest returned to the United States on Monday, he was not on the ship.
Mar. 16, 2025
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A female skydiver died during a jump in Georgia this week.
A representative for the company toldCNNthat the woman encountered a “complication” after the freefall portion of the jump.
“She was doing her first ‘solo’ training skydive, wearing her own parachute system and jumping with a dedicated instructor,” the company said in a statement to CNN. “The freefall portion of the skydive was uneventful; however, there was a complication with the primary parachute.