Dramatic paraglider crash and rescue captured on helmet-cam

This is exactly what you should do in a crisis.

Dramatic paraglider crash and rescue captured on helmet-cam

YouTuber Ryan Irwin was 'powered paragliding' over Folsom Lake in California when his motor dramatically gave out.

In powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring, the pilot wears a motor on his back, which provides enough speed to take off using an adapted paraglider.

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