Overview
- The incident occurred Friday afternoon off Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- A sudden wind gust caused the powered paraglider’s canopy to collapse, sending the pilot into an uncontrolled descent.
- Palm Beach County lifeguards witnessed the fall and paddled out on a rescue board to reach the pilot.
- Rescuers found the pilot tangled in lines, cut him free, and brought him back to shore for evaluation.
- The pilot was conscious after the rescue, reported only minor injuries, and his equipment was recovered.