Paraglider in critical condition following crash

By CNN Newsource

Published September 26, 2022 3:02 PM

By Ashley Fredde

SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — A paraglider was transported in critical condition following a crash into Grandeur Peak on Sunday.

About 11:25 a.m., Unified Fire Authority received reports of a paragliding crash near the Olympus Cove area. Rescue crews were able to make contact with the person about 12:25 p.m. and determined that they were in critical condition.

The paraglider was hoisted to the parking lot by medical helicopter and transported to the University Hospital.

Further information about the crash was not immediately available.

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