Paraglider falls 500 feet from the sky after parachute partially collapses: 'An incredible thing to survive'

The incident occurred off Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 9 ...

Paraglider survives 500-foot plunge into the water with just cuts and scrapes

Moments later, the 52-year-old man, who lost control of the paraglider after hitting a wind gust, plunged 500 feet into the water below. Williamson immediately sprang into action. “I just started ...
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Mystery Paraglider Triggers Air Scare Over SLAC In Menlo Park

A pilot's call sparked a search over SLAC; the paraglider landed safely at Palo Alto Airport with no injuries.
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Rescuers save motorized paraglider rider from large palm tree in Southern California

Crews rescued a person who flew a motorized paraglider into a tree earlier this week. Calfire-Riverside County Fire stated on social media that first responders were called to an undisclosed location ...
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Pilot’s report of ‘erratically’ flying paraglider triggers search at SLAC campus

A false alarm sent Menlo Park firefighters searching for a crashed paraglider on Saturday, Jan. 17, according to a pilot who ...

Paraglider Survives 500-Foot Crash Into Ocean Off Florida, Rescuers Say

A bystander captured the misadventure in a video that drew widespread attention online. Lifeguards and a snorkeler helped rescue the man.

Watch: Paraglider falls into ocean, saved by lifeguards

A man flying a powered paraglider had a scary accident Friday afternoon off Singer Island in Florida. A strong gust of wind ...
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Paraglider Falls 500 Feet from the Sky After Parachute Partially Collapses: ‘An Incredible Thing to Survive'

A paraglider fell into the ocean off Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 9 According to the Riviera Police Department, the 52-year-old was uninjured in the incident He ...