WATCH: Paraglider survives 500-foot fall into ocean

A paraglider miraculously survived a 500-foot fall into the waters off Ocean Reef Park in Riviera Beach, thanks to quick-thinking lifeguards and a helpful bystander.

WPTV reporter Zitlali Solache spoke with Sarah Williamson, a lifeguard with Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue who helped with the rescue.

Paraglider survives 500-foot fall into ocean

On Friday, Williamson was scanning the waters when she noticed the motorized paraglider moving unusually.

“I noticed the paraglider kind of going in an interesting pattern,” Williamson said…

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