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"It's a miracle" Paraglider plunges 150 meters into the sea and survives
These are dramatic pictures taken by eyewitnesses off Riviera Beach in Florida on January 10: A paraglider loses control of his glider and falls 150 meters into the ocean.
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- A 52-year-old paraglider falls from a height of 150 meters into the ocean off Riviera Beach in the US state of Florida on 10 January.
- Eyewitnesses filmed the incident, in which the glider suddenly collapsed and the man fell into the water.
- Despite the dramatic crash, the pilot remains uninjured, which rescue workers describe as a miracle.
On January 10, eyewitnesses filmed a paraglider showing off his flying skills on Riviera Beach in Florida. But suddenly the pilot loses control due to a gust of wind: his glider collapses.
The 52-year-old crashed and landed in the sea, but the man not only survived the crash, but escaped without any injuries. "It's a miracle," say rescue workers.
