British RAF officer killed in horror parasailing accident while holidaying in Malta
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A retired Royal Air Force officer has been killed in a parasailing accident off the coast of Malta, while his wife suffered serious injuries during the same incident.Daryl Mayhew, 59, from Redbourn in Hertfordshire, had been enjoying the early days of a Mediterranean holiday with his wife Dawn, 60, when the couple opted to try the popular watersport.The pair were parasailing together off the resort town of St Julian's on September 19, when strong winds reportedly caused them to plummet into the sea at speed.Mr Mayhew, who had spent a quarter of a century serving in the RAF before embarking on a second career as a health and safety consultant, was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency medical intervention, according to the Daily Mail.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The accident occurred at approximately 1pm, roughly a mile and a half from the St Julian's coastline.
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