Israeli Paraglider Dies in Colombia Crash
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
A 23-year-old Israeli man died in a paraglider crash in Medellín, Colombia, on September 17. The crash, possibly caused by strong winds, also injured the Colombian pilot. Israel's Foreign Ministry is handling the body's return.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli paraglider dies in Colombia crash.
- The accident occurred on September 17 in Medellín.
- Strong winds are suspected as the cause.
- The Colombian pilot was seriously injured.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry is arranging body repatriation.
A 23-year-old Israeli national died on Thursday, September 17, after his paraglider crashed in Medellín, Colombia. The incident occurred around 12:00 PM local time when the paraglider went into a dive and struck a cliff face. The Colombian pilot of the paraglider sustained severe injuries.
Colombian media reports suggest that adverse weather conditions may have caused the crash. Eyewitnesses stated that strong wind gusts were recorded in the area shortly before the accident.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the repatriation of the deceased's body.
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