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DRAPER — A paraglider is in critical condition after falling about 40 feet at a flight park in Draper Friday morning.
A medical team responded shortly after 9:15 a.m. to the Flight Park State Recreation Area at 121100 N. East Frontage Road where the paraglider fell, according to Lehi Fire Battalion Chief Jake Beck. The paraglider suffered injuries that caused difficulty breathing, and he was airlifted to Intermountain Medical Center.
He also suffered general trauma, "as you can imagine after falling 40 feet," Beck said.
Officials aren't sure why the paraglider fell, but Beck said it is not uncommon for medical teams to respond to incidents at the park. The paraglider was still attached to the parachute when emergency responders arrived on scene.
