A paragliding pilot dies after suffering a fall after taking off in Noceda del Bierzo (León)

A 60-year-old man, a paraglider pilot, died on Wednesday afternoon due to a fall after taking off in the Gistredo peak flight area, in Noceda del Bierzo (León).

As reported by Emergencies 112 Castilla y León, minutes after eight in the afternoon they received a call requesting assistance for the injured pilot, also indicating that he was unconscious and probably deceased..

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After the call, the Ponferrada Firefighters, the Civil Guard (COS) of León and the emergency coordination center (CCU) of Health Emergencies – Sacyl were notified, which sent Primary Care health personnel from the Bembibre health center, who confirmed the death of the paragliding pilot