Kentucky man killed in paragliding crash on Florida lake
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Authorities say a Kentucky man is dead following a paragliding accident in Florida.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that the fatal accident occurred Monday on Lake Beauclair near Mount Dora, where firefighters found a single-engine paraglider in the water. A witness said the paraglider appeared to be spinning out of control before the crash.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 59-year-old Michael McGuire.
The Tavares Fire Department responded to a request for a water rescue. Firefighters reported two other paragliders landed safely on a nearby golf course.
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Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
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