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Flying accident 39-year-old paraglider pilot killed in an accident in Engelberg

SDA

25.8.2024 - 10:54

The paraglider pilot had problems shortly after take-off near Engelberg OW and crashed. (symbolic picture)
The paraglider pilot had problems shortly after take-off near Engelberg OW and crashed. (symbolic picture)
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A 39-year-old paraglider pilot got into difficulties shortly after take-off in Engelberg OW on Saturday and crashed. Despite immediate resuscitation by passers-by, first responders and an emergency doctor, he died at the scene of the accident

25.08.2024, 10:54

The victim was from Chile but lived in Switzerland, as the Obwalden cantonal police reported on Sunday.

SDA

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