Man who died skydiving was 'warm and positive'

Adam Harrison was one of two people who died while skydiving on Friday

A man who died in a skydiving accident in Devon is being remembered for his "warmth, openness and positivity".

Skydiving instructor and chiropractic student Adam Harrison, 30, from Bournemouth, was one of two who died in a tandem jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton on Friday.

Prof Lesley Haig, vice-chancellor of Health Sciences University in Bournemouth, said Mr Harrison's death was "being felt across our entire institution".

Belinda Taylor, 48, from Totnes, also died and has been described as a "caring, giving person" by those who knew her.

The university said "Adam's warmth, openness and positivity touched the lives of all who knew and worked with him".

Prof Haig said: "This is a deeply difficult time for many of our students and staff.

"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Adam's family, friends and all who knew him.

"We are doing everything we can to support our community, and we encourage anyone affected to reach out."

Oliver-James Gratton, who previously worked with Mr Harrison at adventure park Go Ape, said it was honoured to have known him.

"I know wherever you are, you'll be having the best time," he said.

"Rest in peace my friend."

Belinda Taylor, from Totnes, was described as a "caring, giving person" by her family

Devon and Cornwall Police said the skydivers died at the scene and their families had been informed.

It said ongoing inquiries involved British Skydiving and East Devon District Council Environmental Health and Safety Office.

British Skydiving said on Saturday it had been "notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives".

The Dunkeswell Aerodrome is a former RAF site located in the Blackdown Hills area of Devon, close to the county's border with Somerset.