By Euro Weekly News Media • Published: 10 May 2018 • 12:49
PARAGLIDING: File photograph
EMERGENCY services have confirmed the death of a paraglider this afternoon (Thursday) who hit the sea was dragged away by strong currents.
The accident happened at the La Herradura beach in Almuñecar, Granada and the emergency services were alerted at around midday.
The victim was rescued from the sea but didn’t survive the accident.
Guardia Civil officers are investigating the incident.
Fallece un parapentista tras caer al mar en la playa de La Herradura en Almuñécar, #Granada — Emergencias 112 (@E112Andalucia) May 10, 2018
Fallece un parapentista tras caer al mar en la playa de La Herradura en Almuñécar, #Granada
— Emergencias 112 (@E112Andalucia) May 10, 2018
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