a kitesurfer crashed on the second floor of a house and died

Fans of the sport typically tie the kite (called a kite) to a harness, hook onto a bar, and place their feet in stirrups on the surfboard. They use the kite to slide the board across the water.

The kite generally has a safety release system that allows the rider to be quickly disconnected in the event of loss of control or in the presence of dangerous winds. It is not known whether the victim’s device was equipped with this system or whether the man was unable to activate it.

A witness who called 911 said the victim was “windsurfing on the beach and the wind picked up. He threw it against the building and he fell. “

“The man was transported in critical condition to Broward General Medical Center,” Fire Chief Stephen Gollan said before confirming the death.