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Heroic Deputies Rescue Paragliders from Malibu Ocean Fog

12/21/2025

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies Christopher Matkin and Sevak Grigoryan rescued two paragliders from the ocean near Malibu amid dense fog.
They swam about 75 feet to reach the paragliders and cut their entangling cords.
Matkin described the rescue as "tense," noting the paragliders' panic made the situation more dangerous.
Both paragliders are expected to recover, and the department praised the deputies for their quick and courageous actions.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies Christopher Matkin and Sevak Grigoryan rescued two paragliders from the ocean near Malibu amid dense fog.
They swam about 75 feet to reach the paragliders and cut their entangling cords.
Matkin described the rescue as "tense," noting the paragliders' panic made the situation more dangerous.
Both paragliders are expected to recover, and the department praised the deputies for their quick and courageous actions.