A 24-year-old British wingsuit flyer was killed on Saturday during a base jump in the Swiss Alps, local police said in a statement.

Liam Byrne, a 24-year-old wingsuit flyer, has died after attempting an jump in the Swiss Alps, according to his family; Authorities said Liam sustained fatal injuries after he "de

Skydiving and base jumping was more than just a thrill for Liam – it was freedom. It was where he felt most alive,” Byrne’s family said.