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Hot air balloon expert Vasudev Khatri tragically died after getting tangled in guide ropes and falling during a balloon launch at a festival in Baran, India.
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Hot air balloon expert falls to death after getting trapped in rope

Katie Dollard
Last updated: April 14, 2025 1:15 pm
Katie Dollard Published April 14, 2025
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Videograb of Vasudev Khatri moments before his death. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A hot air balloon expert fell to his death after getting trapped in guide ropes as the aircraft took to the sky.

Vasudev Khatri was helping out at a balloon festival when he became tangled.

The 40-year-old could be seen hanging from the rope, trying desperately to hold on.

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He eventually fell and landed on the field below.

Emergency services were called and Vasudev was rushed to hospital.

He was sadly pronounced dead a short while later.

In a video taken by a bystander, a balloon can be seen rising into the air with the guide ropes still attached, as reported by Need To Know.

(Picture: Jam Press)

This is often done to make sure there is enough room for the balloon to rise.

One person was standing by each of the four ropes – with Vasudev in the right-hand corner.

His body has been taken to the mortuary for a post-mortem examination and an investigation into the case is ongoing.

According to the police, Vasudev was a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the hot air balloon industry.

The incident occurred in Baran, India, on Thursday (10 April) at around 7am.

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