Paraglider in critical condition following crash near Olympus Cove

A paraglider was transported by medical helicopter following a crash near Olympus Cove on Sunday.

A paraglider was transported by medical helicopter following a crash near Olympus Cove on Sunday. (KSL-TV)


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SALT LAKE CITY — A paraglider was transported in critical condition following a crash into Grandeur Peak on Sunday.

About 11:25 a.m., Unified Fire Authority received reports of a paragliding crash near the Olympus Cove area. Rescue crews were able to make contact with the person about 12:25 p.m. and determined that they were in critical condition.

The paraglider was hoisted to the parking lot by medical helicopter and transported to the University Hospital.

Further information about the crash was not immediately available.

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Ashley Fredde covers human services and and women's issues for KSL.com. She also enjoys reporting on arts, culture and entertainment news. She's a graduate of the University of Arizona.

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