from kiteforum :

Another rider died today (1st Dec) in Oz. It was in Tasmania. Details are sketchy at present. Appears the experienced rider launched a Cabrinha 2003 CO2 in onshore conditions, launch went bad for some reason, and was then lofted into a tree, died of head injuries.
Condolences to his girlfriend and fellow kiter who was the person who helped him launch.
Friends will be assisting her to deal with her loss, and will also investigate the incident more closely.
He was a member of AKSA, and media enquiries will be handled if necessary, by AKSA.

This summer is shaping up to be the most dangerous on record, the market is flooded with used and new kite brands. People are doing desperate things to trade up their gear, sell brands they import, shops are selling gear with the promise of a lesson they know they cannot deliver, and the mad mindset of begginers who assume they can launch any kite anywhere, regardless of how lines or leashes are connected.
Please be pro active at your kite spot, if you see a begginer who is obviously in need of help or a lesson, please DO something, go talk to them, at least.
I wonder how many more will die this summer in Oz, judging by the number of near misses just at my local spot, it will be several at least!