- Title Paraglider Hits Power Line and Crashes Into River
- Summary A dramatic paraglider accident in Grand Forks, North Dakota, was captured on video as the pilot struck a power line and plunged into the Red River. The footage, capture by Dusty Howlett, shows the paraglider gliding peacefully above the river when the situation suddenly takes a dangerous turn. The paraglider collides with overhead power lines, triggering a burst of blue sparks and a brief flame as the wing becomes entangled. Despite the frightening scene, the pilot miraculously escaped without injury. According to local news station KVRR, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded quickly, using a boat to safely rescue the uninjured pilot from the river.
- Credit Dusty Howlett/@laughingwithoutsmiling/TMX via ARK Media
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- Footage type Mobile phone
- Filming Location Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Country United States
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Date Posted: 15th July 2025
Categories: US News, Cars and Crashes, TMX, Top Picks, Fails & Funnies