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Paraglider flies into power lines and plunges into river

Paraglider flies into power lines and plunges into river

Independenta day ago
A paraglider plunged into the Red River in North Dakota after colliding with power lines.
Footage captured on July 7 showed the paraglider hitting the wires, causing a loud spark and bang before falling into the water.
Emergency services were called to the scene and rescued the paraglider from the river.
Local news outlets reported that the person was uninjured following the incident.
Watch the video in full above.
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