Description: Marcus was an experienced canopy pilot, flying paragliders and speedwings (also in competitions) from his teenage years. Earlier in 2019 he finished his USPA tandem licence and was current in both canopy handling and wingsuit flying prior to his trip to Norway. He was otherwise physically fit and healthy.

This was his first jumping day of his Norwegian vacation and 3rd WS jump of the day. It was a two way - Marcus was leading the same line flown by Jokke Sommer in «slope flying in Stryn» video (but done conservatively). Prior to the flight there was established visual and audio contact with the landing area (the road to Flo), where his younger sister and a local family of 3 were waiting. Marcus deployed right above them, while 2nd jumper continued his flight and pulled over the lake (Oppstrynsvannet). After deployment 2nd jumper turned his canopy around, unzipping while flying towards the road. Marcus was doing the same while flying in the opposite direction away from the road. The landing area is 20-30 meters above the lake. The whole stretch of shoreline consist of big boulders, high drops and medium high forest on a very steep terrain - there is no alternative landing area between the road and the lake. After finishing unzipping and making a 180 turn towards the road, Marcus was to low to reach it. Judging from the video he then chooses to go for the water and land along/near the shoreline. He lands at the depth of 1,5 meters, 2 meters away from a high vertical rockface and 10 meters away from the spot where there is possible to climb up the terrain. No shouting or splashing was heard by people at the landing area.

The rescue operation started immediately from the time he disappeared behind the tree line at the planed landing area. His sister got to him first followed by one of the spectators and the 2nd jumper. Marcus was floating face down, covered by his canopy with his helmet pulled off. He was dragged to the shore and CPR (with 30 compressions and 2 breath) was started right away. Approximate time from when he landed till he was pulled ashore and given CPR was about 3-5 minutes. Rescue team was contacted by the spectators family when Marcus was located, the team came 20 minutes later and continued the CPR process, trying also different types of heart starters. Marcus was picked up by the helicopter 1,5 hour after accident and flown to the nearest hospital, he was declared dead 4 hours after the jump. Local police forces and the county of Stryn representatives did their best effort to help and follow up on everyone involved around this fatality.

Marcus was a very energetic soul with a big heart and love for adventure. He was dearly loved by his family, friends and his military colleagues. The church was packed, with people lining outside on the day of his funeral. He is deeply missed.

Written by 2nd jumper - BASE 1689