LEBANON, Maine (WGAN) State Police say the death of a skydiver in September was a suicide.

41-year-old Brett Bickford of Rochester, New Hampshire died on September 27th in Lebanon. Bickford became separated from his parachute, falling to his death. His body was located the following day. He was skydiving along with a second man, who landed safely.

After speaking with other skydivers and industry officials, State Police concluded that no experienced skydiver would loosen a parachute harness by mistake and they believe it was an intentional act.