A paraglider lost his life after crashing in Millau (Aveyron), Thursday May 9, 2024. Aged 69, the victim fell in a steep place just a few minutes after takeoff, reports “La Dépêche du Midi”.
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A 69-year-old paraglider died in Millau (Aveyron), Thursday May 9, 2024. Illustrative photo. | WEST-FRANCE ARCHIVES
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday May 9, 2024 on the Pouncho site, in Millau (Aveyron). According to La Dépêche du Midi it was around 3 p.m. when a 69-year-old paraglider crashed a few minutes after taking off.
It was firefighters from the Reconnaissance and Intervention Group in Perilous Environments (Grimp) who intervened in this steep and difficult to access location.
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Victim dies while being transported to hospital
Transported by helicopter to the Montpellier hospital center (Hérault), the victim died of cardiorespiratory arrest during transport. She was a member of the Neuilly-Plaisance paragliding club (Hauts-de-Seine).
To find out more: read the article by La Dépêche du Midi .
