Skydiver’s Near-Fatal Fall and Recovery | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A 36-year-old skydiving veteran with nearly 1,000 jumps under his belt suffered a harrowing solo accident mid-air, plummeting from 40 to 100 feet during a risky maneuver. Hit with broken ribs, internal bleeding, and multiple fractures, he’s now recovering after successful surgery and a blood transfusion — moving from ICU to a regular hospital room. His sister called it a miracle he’s alive, especially after their mother’s recent health scare. Once discovered skydiving on his 30th birthday as a lifeline through hardship, Pietrucci now inspires with his resilience, even as he begins rehab. He’s…