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Paraglider's Wild Fall Captured, Rescued in Riviera Beach

1/14/2026

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On January 13, 2026, in Riviera Beach, Florida, Lt. Sara Williamson witnessed a powered paraglider lose control, spiraling about 500 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
A beachgoer recorded the free fall and splash landing.
Williamson and her partner, John Wendel, quickly reached the man and found him in good condition.
The paraglider is a 52-year-old man from Pompano Beach.
The cause remains unclear.

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Story summary

On January 13, 2026, in Riviera Beach, Florida, Lt. Sara Williamson witnessed a powered paraglider lose control, spiraling about 500 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
A beachgoer recorded the free fall and splash landing.
Williamson and her partner, John Wendel, quickly reached the man and found him in good condition.
The paraglider is a 52-year-old man from Pompano Beach.
The cause remains unclear.