Former Israeli Soldier Dies in Paragliding Accident in Colombia
A 23-year-old former Israeli soldier died on Tuesday in a paragliding accident in Medellin, Colombia, when the paraglider he was riding crashed in a rocky area. The Colombian pilot of the paraglider sustained serious injuries.
Local reports indicate the crash occurred around noon local time, with witnesses reporting strong winds in the area prior to the incident. Initial reports suggest weather conditions may have been a contributing factor. Rescue and fire crews recovered the body of the deceased and transported the injured pilot to a hospital.
Colombian authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. Investigators from the public prosecutor's investigative unit examined the scene and collected evidence. An initial check of the facility that rented the paraglider found its documents and licenses to be valid and compliant with legal requirements, though investigations are expected to continue.
In response to the incident, a representative from Chabad in Medellin, Rabbi Levi Wununo, is working with the Israeli Embassy and local authorities to expedite the process of repatriating the soldier's body to Israel for burial.
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