13/05/2019
Man Killed In Co Wicklow Paragliding Accident
A man has died following a paragliding accident in County Wicklow.
His body was discovered on Sunday 12 April after a search was launched when he failed to return to his north Dublin home.
Wicklow Mountain Rescue conducted the search along with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue.
The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) will carry out a full investigation into the cause of the accident.
(JG/CM)
His body was discovered on Sunday 12 April after a search was launched when he failed to return to his north Dublin home.
Wicklow Mountain Rescue conducted the search along with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue.
The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) will carry out a full investigation into the cause of the accident.
(JG/CM)
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