A tragic BASE jumping accident claimed the lives of two individuals over the weekend in a remote area of southeastern Utah. Among the deceased was Andrew Lewis, aged 39, recognized for his extreme sports feats and his performance during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.

The Grand County sheriff’s office reported that they responded on Sunday to an incident at Mineral Bottom, a desert area located in a canyon of Grand County, Utah. The victims were Andrew Lewis, a resident of Moab, Utah, and Danny Joe Kregle, who was in his 50s.

Lewis gained fame for his adeptness in extreme tightrope walking, including crossing vast expanses over oceans, waterfalls, and deserts. He managed an adventure sports business called BASE Jump Moab. This business offers high-adrenaline activities in Utah, focusing on BASE jumping, which involves parachuting from stationary objects such as buildings, antennas, spans, and earth formations.

Jamison Wiggins, the Grand County sheriff, stated that Mr. Kregle and Mr. Lewis were engaged in a tandem BASE jump when the tragic event occurred. Mr. Kregle succumbed to injuries upon impact, while Lewis survived for approximately three hours as medical personnel tried to save his life.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the precise causes of their deaths. They have not disclosed the nature of the relationship between Mr. Lewis and Mr. Kregle. Mineral Bottom, a favored location for BASE jumping, is known for its lack of cellular reception and can take up to an hour to reach from Moab. The area has previously seen similar incidents.