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Paraglider flies into power lines and plunges into river

Shocking moment paraglider flies into power lines in North Dakota
  • A paraglider plunged into the Red River in North Dakota after colliding with power lines.
  • Footage captured on July 7 showed the paraglider hitting the wires, causing a loud spark and bang before falling into the water.
  • Emergency services were called to the scene and rescued the paraglider from the river.
  • Local news outlets reported that the person was uninjured following the incident.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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